NAIL-BITER


Meaning of NAIL-BITER in English

Pronunciation: ' n ā l- ˌ b ī -t ə r

Function: noun

Date: 1971

: something (as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety <lost a tough, 14-inning nail-biter ― Steve Pate>

– nail-bit · ing \ -ti ŋ \ adjective

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.