nail biting
/ˈneɪl ˌbaɪtɪŋ/
noun
- The habit of biting one's fingernails, often due to nervousness or stress.
- Nail-biting is a common habit among anxious people.
- His nail-biting got worse during exam week.
- She tried to stop her nail-biting by using bitter polish.
adjective
- Causing great excitement, tension, or anxiety; suspenseful.
- We watched a nail-biting thriller last night.
- The election results were nail-biting for everyone.
- The final match was a nail-biting finish.
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