teething

noun
UK: /ˈtiːθɪŋ/
US: /ˈtiːθɪŋ/

  1. The process of a baby's teeth coming through their gums.

    1. The baby is irritable because of teething.
    2. Teething can be a distressing time for both babies and their parents as the new teeth emerge.

  2. Problems or difficulties at the start of something new.

    1. The project had some teething problems initially.
    2. The company experienced some teething issues when it first launched its new online service, but these were quickly resolved.

Synonyms

eruption start-up infancy
teething adjective

  1. Experiencing the emergence of new teeth.

    1. The teething infant cried all night.
    2. A teething baby often chews on things to relieve the pressure on their gums.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "teething" in English means: The process of a baby's teeth coming through their gums., Problems or difficulties at the start of something new..

The phonetic transcription of "teething" is /ˈtiːθɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈtiːθɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "teething": eruption, start-up, infancy.

Example usage of "teething": "The baby is irritable because of teething.". More examples on the page.