nail-biter


nail–biter

noun

Definition 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>
Related Words photo finish, squeaker
Near Antonyms yawner; blowout

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