Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does nail-biting mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word nail-biting? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. That causes nervous anticipation or suspense
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
If it is good old-fashioned, nail-biting, tension gripped, nerve jangling action you are looking for, then tune in to the weekly Championship episode.
A nail-biting investigation on the dividing line between myth and reality, between folklore and history, medicine and superstition.
Four years and much nail-biting later, the case was resolved in CRC's favour.
We expect plenty of nail-biting tension but lots of good humour and grace under fire as well.
You might think of it as a pilgrimage to the site of the fabulous Vancouver Winter Games and our nail-biting hockey victory.
The climax, with all its moments of high drama and nail-biting tension, is classic adventure story stuff.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024