teeth grindingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈtiːθ ˌɡraɪnd.ɪŋ/us/ˈtiːθ ˌɡraɪn.dɪŋ/specializedthe habit of sliding the teeth backwards and forwards over each other, often because you are anxious:
Teeth grinding at night can disturb your partner's sleep.
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