nail biter

See also: nailbiter and nail-biter

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Noun

nail biter (plural nail biters)

1. one who bites or chews his or her fingernails
2. (idiomatic) a nervous or uncomfortable situation

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

3. An engaging or exciting cliffhanger.