nailbiter

/N EY1 L B AY0 T ER0/
noun
  1. 1

    One who bites or chews his or her fingernails

  2. 2

    A nervous or uncomfortable situation

    “It was a real nail biter waiting for the test results.”

  3. 3

    An engaging or exciting cliffhanger.

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