Teeth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtiːθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teeth is a noun meaning plural of tooth.
Meaning
plural of tooth.
More Meanings
- (informal) The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.
- Dated spelling of teethe (“to grow teeth”).
- (slang, vulgar, uncountable) Unpleasant oral sex
Example Sentences
She gives straight teeth.
The international community's sanctions against the regime had some teeth to them this time around.
Thus, a mother should not think that there is something wrong just because her baby teeths, crawls, walks, or talks earlier or later than her neighbor's baby.
Word Forms
- teeths
- teething
- teethed
Synonyms for teeth
Depending on context, synonyms include chompers, teefies, enforceability.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include effectiveness, authority, clutches, chattering, boom, baby.
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