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teething

/tiːθɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does teething mean?

noun

The process of a baby's teeth coming through the gums, typically starting from six months old. A time of discomfort and irritability for the baby, often accompanied by drooling and chewing on objects.

Example

"The baby was teething and was constantly fussing and chewing on her pacifier."

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