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nail-biter

noun

Meaning

  1. One who bites or chews his or her fingernails
  2. A nervous or uncomfortable situation
  3. An engaging or exciting cliffhanger.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

nailbiter(English)nailbiting(English)nailcutter(English)night biter(English)ankle biter(English)cross-biter(English)nailbomber(English)finger nail(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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