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nail–biter
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nail–biter
(noun)
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nail–biter
/
ˈ
neɪlˌbaɪtɚ/
noun
nail–biter
/
ˈ
neɪlˌbaɪtɚ/
noun
Learner's definition of NAIL–BITER
[
singular
]
:
something (such as a game or movie) that causes people to feel nervous because the ending is not known until the final moment
This election's going to be a real
nail-biter
.
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— nail–biting
/
ˈ
neɪlˌbaɪtɪŋ/
adjective
The election is heading for a
nail-biting
finish.
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