teethe

verb

ˈtēt͟h 

teethed; teething

intransitive verb

: to experience the emergence of one's teeth through the gums

Examples of teethe in a Sentence

The baby is starting to teethe.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from teething

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teethe

• breathe
• seethe

Kids Definition

teethe

verb

ˈtēt͟h 

teethed; teething

: to experience the emergence of one's teeth through the gums : grow teeth

Medical Definition

teethe

intransitive verb

ˈtēt͟h 

teethed; teething

: to cut one's teeth : grow teeth