goose bumps
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of goose bumps
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Then there are 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green cards, which just by typing that highfalutin name can give even the most savvy collector goose bumps.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
"I had a lot of goose bumps watching it."
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025
When we saw the results, we all got goose bumps.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2023
“I have goose bumps just thinking my father hid the photos. He was so traumatized,” he said.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2023
My dad looks at my shoulders and sees I have goose bumps from the air conditioning.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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