Hangnail Definition & Meaning

hangnail
noun
  1. a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected

"Hangnail" in song lyrics

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  • "infected hangnail"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is a hangnail"
    AOL — AOL

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