Definition of TEETHING

teething

Meanings

Plural: teethings

Noun

  • the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
  • The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.

Verb

  • grow teeth; cut the baby teeth
    • "The little one is teething now"
  • present participle and gerund of teethe

Origin / Etymology

From teethe + -ing.

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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