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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 is a kitchen of clicks and clacks, of ASMR, of packets ripped open and weekly restock hauls.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2025

When the pandemic hit in 2020, she finally had the time to act, launching Friends with ASMR.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

Obviously, your ASMR, quick-hit style is your trademark and something that tends to do so well on TikTok, but I was wondering if you had any ideas for diversifying the video style in the future?

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2024

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

Move over ASMR, egg peeling is taking over.

From Fox News • Jan. 8, 2022

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