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NAIL-BITING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nail-biting mean?
• NAIL-BITING (adjective)
The adjective NAIL-BITING has 1 sense:
1. (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
Familiarity information: NAIL-BITING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
Synonyms:
cliff-hanging; nail-biting; suspenseful; suspensive
Similar:
tense (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)
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