Hangnail
noun
A small piece of skin close to a fingernail or toenail that is torn and may be painful.
I have a hangnail on my thumb and it's quite painful.
Often appears as...
- painful hangnail
- pick at a hangnail
noun
A small piece of skin close to a fingernail or toenail that is torn and may be painful.
I have a hangnail on my thumb and it's quite painful.
Often appears as...
- painful hangnail
- pick at a hangnail
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Pain Reference
‘Hangnail’ often indicates discomfort or pain associated with the skin by the nails.
She winced as she accidentally touched the hangnail.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Problem
Using 'hangnail' usually refers to a common minor injury, not a serious condition.
Hangnails happen frequently during winter.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Context
The term 'hangnail' is informal and used in everyday conversations.
Can you get me some ointment for this hangnail?
Pro Tip 1/3Pain Reference
‘Hangnail’ often indicates discomfort or pain associated with the skin by the nails.
She winced as she accidentally touched the hangnail.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Problem
Using 'hangnail' usually refers to a common minor injury, not a serious condition.
Hangnails happen frequently during winter.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Context
The term 'hangnail' is informal and used in everyday conversations.
Can you get me some ointment for this hangnail?
Pro Tip 1/3Pain Reference
‘Hangnail’ often indicates discomfort or pain associated with the skin by the nails.
She winced as she accidentally touched the hangnail.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Problem
Using 'hangnail' usually refers to a common minor injury, not a serious condition.
Hangnails happen frequently during winter.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Context
The term 'hangnail' is informal and used in everyday conversations.
Can you get me some ointment for this hangnail?
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Charles Krauthammer
American Journalist
I am not religious. I do not believe that personhood is conferred upon conception. But I also do not believe that a human embryo is the moral equivalent of a hangnail and deserves no more respect than an appendix.
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Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
I'm so damn lucky to still be here at 85. If I get a hangnail, I don't dare complain! Life is good. I wake up humming.
Quote examples
Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
If I get a hangnail, I don't dare complain! Life is good. I wake up humming.
Quote examples
Charles Krauthammer
American Journalist
I am not religious. I do not believe that personhood is conferred upon conception. But I also do not believe that a human embryo is the moral equivalent of a hangnail and deserves no more respect than an appendix.
Quote examples
Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
I'm so damn lucky to still be here at 85. If I get a hangnail, I don't dare complain! Life is good. I wake up humming.
Quote examples
Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
If I get a hangnail, I don't dare complain! Life is good. I wake up humming.
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