Meaning Of The Word Hangnail

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What's The Definition Of Hangnail?

hangnail in American English
a bit of torn skin hanging at the side or base of a fingernail
noun: a small piece of partly detached skin at the side or base of the fingernail

hangnail in British English
noun: a piece of skin torn away from, but still attached to, the base or side of a fingernail

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