hangnail

Definition

A small piece of skin torn or peeled at the edge of a fingernail—seemingly insignificant until you actually get one and realize it's basically a tiny instrument of torture. Nature's way of reminding you that the smallest things can cause the biggest pain.

Example Usage

I couldn't even hold my pen properly because this hangnail was killing me.

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