A nervous or uncomfortable situation.
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It was a real nail biter waiting for the test results.
Submitted on June 24, 2010
Additional definitions for 'nail biter':
| nail biter | An engaging or exciting cliffhanger. |
| nail biter | One who bites or chews his or her fingernails. |
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