Nail-biting Definition

nālbītiŋ
adjective
Causing tension or anxiety.
Webster's New World
The definition of nail biting is a situation that is very tense, that makes you nervous or that makes you anxious.
An example of a nail biting experience is waiting to find out the results of your pregnancy test.
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That causes nervous anticipation or suspense.

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verb
Nail biting is defined as the action of chewing on one's fingernails.
An example of nail biting is when you nibble on your pinky finger nail.
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Nail-biting Sentence Examples

  • In a nail biting final, the scores reached 9-9 and it went to a tie breaker.

  • Friday's moderate southerly breeze set the stage for nail biting racing.

  • Open Water is a dramatic, nail biting filled movie.

  • There are self-hypnosis books and subliminal tapes you can buy that will help you with your nail biting habit.

  • However, this proves to be no ordinary group therapy as events reach a nail-biting climax.

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