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 got goose bumps when I first read the script," the British actress tells the BBC, adding she had five auditions for the role.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
“It gives me goose bumps when I think about that scene,” Thornton said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
“It gives me goose bumps to know that the vision that we had back then” paid off, Cárdenas said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
Mamou scratched my scalp, which sent goose bumps down my neck.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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