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Definition of teethe

teethe

/tiːð/
teethe
Adjective:teething
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Past Simple:teethed
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Past Participle:teethed
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Present Participle:teething
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teethe Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To grow or cut one's first teeth, a developmental stage often accompanied by sore gums and irritability (of a baby or young animal).

Example

"The infant was fussy all night because he had begun to teethe."

2

To bite or chew on an object in order to relieve the discomfort of growing new teeth.

Example

"The puppy likes to teethe on a chilled rubber ring to soothe its gums."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the verb 'teethe' (pronounced with a voiced 'th' sound, like 'breathe') with the plural noun 'teeth' (pronounced with an unvoiced 'th' sound). It is most commonly encountered in its present participle form, 'teething'.

• Rhymes for teethe

• Nearby Words

teesta
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teeterboard
teethe
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English tethen, derived from Old English tēþ, the plural of tōþ ('tooth'), via i-mutation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teethe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teethe
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