goose bumps
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of goose bumps
First recorded in 1930–35
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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
“I had goose bumps and thought, ‘This is what I love.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
"Every time I look at it, I get goose bumps all over my skin," the 44-year-old says.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2024
“It gives me goose bumps when I think about that scene,” Thornton said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
Shivering so hard I think my goose bumps are gonna stay there forever.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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