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nail-biter



nail-bit·er [ ˈnāl-ˌbī-tər]



nail-biter   
noun
[ˈnāl-ˌbī-tər]

Definition of nail-biter

: something (such as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety


Other Words from nail-biter
nail-biting \ ˈnāl-​ˌbī-​-​tiŋ \ adjective


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First Known Use of nail-biter

1950, in the meaning defined above



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Synonyms & Antonyms of nail-biter

something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome
  • a presidential election that was one of the great nail-biters of all time

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