teethy

1 of 2

adjective (1)

ˈtēt͟hi

chiefly Scottish

: irritable, cross

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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