goose bumps

American  

[goos-buhmps] / ˈgusˌbʌmps /

Or goosebumps

plural noun

1. a rough condition of the skin, resembling that of a plucked goose, induced by cold or fear; horripilation.

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Etymology

Origin of goose bumps

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Then I had goose bumps all over like somebody had trod on my grave.

From Literature

The hairs on my neck were permanently at attention and the goose bumps on my arms and legs were big enough to hatch into actual geese.

From Literature

My teeth were chattering and I had goose bumps all over me.

From Literature

The way she said sorted brought out goose bumps on Jonah’s arms.

From Literature

And I got that good tingle up my neck and down my arms so the goose bumps come out, because she was making soft sounds next to my ear like my mama did.

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Related Words

• goose flesh
• goose pimples
• gooseflesh
• horripilation