nail-biter

noun

nail-bit·er | \ ˈnāl-ˌbī-tər

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

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nail-biter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of nail-biter

: something (such as a game or movie) that causes people to feel nervous because the ending is not known until the final moment

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