nail-biter
noun
nail-bit·er ˈnāl-ˌbī-tər 
: something (such as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety
nail-biting
ˈnāl-ˌbī-tiŋ
adjective 
Synonyms
- cliff-hanger
- hair-raiser
- suspenser
- thriller
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Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
nail-biters
noun
as in thrillers
something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome a presidential election that was one of the great nail-biters of all time Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- thrillers
- cliff-hangers
- suspensers
- hair-raisers
- squeakers
- photo finishes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- yawners
- blowouts
- casteless
- castelet
- castellan
- castellano
- castellans
- castellany
- castellar
- castellate
- castellated
- castellated nut
- castellation
- castellations
- castellatus
- castellet
- castellorizo
- Castellón
- castellón de la pla
- Castellón de la Plana
- castelrosso
- caster
- caster sugar
- castering landing gear
- casterless
- casters
- castes