"teething trouble" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtiːðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈtiðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ [General-American], /ˈtɹə-/ [General-American] Audio: En-au-teething trouble.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: See teething troubles. Etymology templates: {{m|en|teething troubles}} teething troubles Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} teething trouble (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic) Synonym of teething troubles Tags: idiomatic, uncountable Synonyms: teething troubles [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-teething_trouble-en-noun-jD6XM0ld Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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