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
Justin Matthews, director of Hansons Auctioneers, described the watch as having given him "goose bumps" when he first held it.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“I had goose bumps and thought, ‘This is what I love.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025
“It gives me goose bumps when I think about that scene,” Thornton said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
I feel goose bumps prickling up and down my arms.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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