nail-biter
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: something (such as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety
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cliff-hanger, hair-raiser, suspenser, thriller
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nail-biter
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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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