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nail-biter
nail–biter
noun nail–bit·er \ˈnāl-ˌbī-tər\
: something (such as a game or movie) that causes people to feel nervous because the ending is not known until the final moment
Full Definition of NAIL-BITER
: something (as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety
— nail–bit·ing \-tiŋ\ adjective
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First Known Use of NAIL-BITER
1971
Related to NAIL-BITER
- Synonyms
- cliff-hanger, hair-raiser, suspenser, thriller
Rhymes with NAIL-BITER
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