teethy

1 of 2

adjective (1)

ˈtēt͟hi
chiefly Scottish

teethy

2 of 2

adjective (2)

ˈtēthē,
ˈtēt͟hē
-er/-est
: toothy

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Middle English tethee, perhaps from tethen to teethe (from teth, teeth teeth) + -ee -y; from the irritability of teething infants

Adjective (2)

teeth + -y

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“Teethy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teethy. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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