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white-knuckle

adjective
white-knuck·​le | \ ˈhwÄ«t-ˈnÉ™-kÉ™l How to pronounce white-knuckle (audio) , ˈwÄ«t-\
variants: or less commonly white-knuckled \ ˈhwÄ«t-​ˈnÉ™-​kÉ™ld How to pronounce white-knuckled (audio) , ˈwÄ«t-​ \

Definition of white-knuckle

: marked by, causing, or experiencing tense nervousness a white-knuckle ride on a roller coaster a white-knuckle passenger

First Known Use of white-knuckle

1872, in the meaning defined above

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white-knuckle

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of white-knuckle

: showing, experiencing, or causing very strong feelings of fear, anxiety, etc.

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