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ASMR

American

abbreviation

autonomous sensory meridian response: a sensory phenomenon that occurs in response to low-volume audio stimuli, comprising a tingling sensation in the scalp, and sometimes including the neck or the back along the spine, along with a trancelike state of deep relaxation.

noun

a genre of audio or video recording featuring gentle whispers, crinkling paper, tapping fingers, or buzzing sounds that are intended to elicit a pleasurable or relaxing autonomous sensory meridian response.

I go to sleep every night listening to ASMR now.

Etymology

Origin of ASMR

First recorded in 2010–15; by abbreviation

Example Sentences

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It could be good for my nervous system actually, because I’m watching ASMR.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

Many creators don’t experience ASMR, but they are well-attuned to the specific stimulation preferences of organization-obsessed viewers.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2022

The scenes of Athie's character Dan methodically restoring are mesmerizing, like occupational ASMR: the white gloves, the cotton balls dipped in rubbing alcohol.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2022

Move over ASMR, egg peeling is taking over.

From Fox News • Jan. 8, 2022

The video and gif guides in particular can take on an almost hypnotic quality over time, like a public health version of ASMR.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2020

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