teething
n.the time when a baby's first teeth start to grow through the gums. It can cause a baby to feel uncomfortable or cry more than usual.
n.the process of a baby's primary teeth erupting through the gums. Often used to describe the period of discomfort or irritability associated with this physiological development.
“The baby is teething and has a very sore mouth.”
“During the first few months of teething, many parents find that their infants sleep less and are more easily distracted.”
“The pediatrician explained that teething is a natural developmental milestone, though the associated symptoms can be managed with cold teething rings and gentle gum massage.”
Usage teething problems
From teethe + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.