1. nail biter - Noun
2. nail biter - Phrase
(literally) One who habitually bites or chews their fingernails.
(figuratively) A situation which causes anxiety, suspense, nervousness or discomfort.
Synonym: cliffhanger
It was a real nail biter waiting for the test results.
nail-biter (plural nail-biters)
Alternative spelling of nail biter
nail-biter
After losing a nail-biter to Sandwich last week, the boys basketball squad needed to win one of their final three games, all of which were on the road, to make the playoffs. Source: Internet
It was the second straight nail-biter for the Mountaineers, who used Lauren Charlton’s layup with 10 seconds to play to beat Wilkes-Barre Area, 51-49 on Friday night. Source: Internet
In a close game that had them trailing early, the King Cove Rookies manage to come away with the victory in this nail-biter versus the Nikiski Bulldogs. Source: Internet
Sasso won the match with a last second nail-biter takedown that led to a 12-3 major decision for the Buckeyes. Source: Internet
An adjustment of below 2 points may not seem like much, but it’s enough to throw off his entire forecast, taking a comfortable 4.6 point Clinton lead and making it look like a nail-biter. Source: Internet
Despite falling to Providence College 1-0 Thursday in a nail-biter, the women’s soccer team did not let its first loss of the season dampen the weekend mood. Source: Internet