Tenterhooks

An english saying. If someone is on tenterhooks, they are very nervous/excited about something that they are waiting for, and possibly dreading.

"Gee whiz, I was on tenterhooks beuase she hadn't turned up to our 5th year anniversary date yet. Turns out, she dumped me in a voicemail."

by reavreav August 19, 2008

Tenterhooked

The state of anticipation elicited by online dating, In particular the period leading to a first face to face.

"Oh man has that gal got me tenterhooked! Can't wait to meet her for real."

by CaptFishyFingers July 24, 2019