ASMR

American  

abbreviation

1. 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.

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noun

1. 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

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

ASMR, which stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, refers to the sounds of people whispering, tapping or stroking a microphone, or eating foods to create a sense of relaxation for their audiences.

From The Verge

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

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

From Washington Post

It’s like ASMR, if you wanna fall asleep you could just read a story about RPA.

From The Verge