nail biter
The term "nail biter" can describe both a habitual action due to anxiety and a suspenseful situation.
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Definition
B2Personal Habits
(informal)A person who regularly bites their fingernails, often due to nervousness or stress.
Example
- She's a nail biter, especially when she's stressed about exams.
- As a child, he was a nail biter, but he eventually grew out of it.
B2Emotional Situations
(informal)An event or situation that creates intense suspense or anxiety.
Example
- The final minutes of the game were a real nail biter.
- The movie was a nail biter from start to finish.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nail biter":
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