teeth|ing

teeth|ing
teeth|ing «TEE thihng», noun.
1. the process of growing or cutting teeth; dentition.
2. Figurative. any often painful or upsetting early development: »

Progress thus far has exceeded expectations with unusually few teething troubles (Wall Street Journal).


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