teethe Meaning & Definition
What Does Teethe Mean?
Teethe is a verb that means To grow teeth. It is also used to mean To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.
Teethe at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tiːð/ |
| Verb forms | teethes, teething, teethed |
Teethe Definition (Verb)
- To grow teeth.
Babies typically start teething at about six months.
- To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.
She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.
Synonyms of Teethe
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Teethe synonyms and antonyms →Teethe in a Sentence
Babies typically start teething at about six months.
She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.
Word Forms & Grammar
teethe (third-person singular simple present teethes, present participle teething, simple past and past participle teethed)
Words That Rhyme With Teethe
Origin of Teethe
From Middle English tethen, from Old English tēþan (“to teethe”), from Proto-West Germanic *tanþijan, from Proto-Germanic *tanþijaną (“to teethe”), from Proto-Germanic *tanþs (“tooth”). Cognate with German zähnen (“to provide with teeth”).