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Adjective nail-biting has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebNail-bitingDefinition: The action or habit of biting one's nails, typically due to nervousness, anxiety, or boredom. Part of speech: Noun Sense 1: The act of biting one's own nails. Example sentence: Her nail-biting had become so severe that her fingers were always sore and bleeding. Part of speech: Adjective Sense 1: Very exciting, thrilling, or suspenseful. Example sentence: The nail-biting finish of the football match had the entire stadium on the edge of their seats. Sense 2: Causing extreme anxiety or tension. Example sentence: The nail-biting suspense of the horror movie kept the audience captivated throughout. Part of speech: Noun Sense 1: Avaricious or risky financial investment. Example sentence: Many people lost their savings in a nail-biting Ponzi scheme. Part of speech: Adjective Sense 1: Characteristic of or associated with a specific local community or region. Example sentence: The nail-biting local elections are always highly anticipated in this small town. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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