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    [Noun]  | "nail-bit*er" | \ ˈnāl-ˌbī-tər \


    1: something (such as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety


    Origin: 1950 ;

    [Noun]  | "nail-biter" 


    1: something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome;


      * e.g., " ... a presidential election that was one of the great nail-biters of all time "



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     [ "nail biter" ]

    1: suspenseful, keeps you on the edge of your seat

      * e.g.,  ... the movie was a real nail biter. 

     [ "Nail biter" ]

    1: Someone who is afraid to make decisions due to disproportional fear of the consequences.

      * e.g.,  ... I realized I had forgot my ID after I was already standing in line with a 6-pack of IPA. Luckily, I was in the lane with a familiar grocery cashier who had sold me beer numerous times. When asked for ID I politely said "hey sorry I just realized I forgot it" . 

     [ "nail biter" ]

    1: A woman sexy enough that you would bite your fingernails hours after playing with her just to remember the experience.

      * e.g.,  ... "I can't wait until I can get home and taste my fingernails. 

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