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    goosebumps
    /ˈɡuːsbʌmps/

    plural

    • 1. a state of the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement, in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hairs become erect; goose pimples: "this place gives me goosebumps"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOOSEBUMPS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Goosebumps are small raised areas on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in different languages.

    • English (US)

      GOOSEBUMPS meaning: 1. small raised areas that appear on the...

    • Portuguese Translation

      GOOSEBUMPS translate: pele de galinha. Learn more in the...

    • Traditional

      GOOSEBUMPS translate: （由於寒冷、害怕或激動而起的）雞皮疙瘩. Learn more in the...

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGOOSEBUMPS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    GOOSEBUMPS meaning: 1. small raised areas that appear on the skin because of cold, fear, or excitement: 2. small…. Learn more.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Goose_bumpsGoose bumps - Wikipedia

    Goose bumps, goosebumps or goose-pimples (also called chill bumps [citation needed]) are the bumps on a person's skin at the base of body hairs which may involuntarily develop when a person is tickled, cold or experiencing strong emotions such as fear, euphoria or sexual arousal.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › goose bumpsGoose bumps Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Feb 23, 2024 · Learn the medical and kids definitions of goose bumps, a roughness of the skin caused by erection of its papillae. See examples of goose bumps in sentences and word history.

  6. www.healthline.com › health › goosebumps-on-skinGoosebumps on Skin: When You’re Not Cold and More - Healthline

    Sep 29, 2018 · Goosebumps are the result of muscle contractions that make the hairs on your skin stand up. They can occur due to cold, emotion, or physical exertion, and are usually harmless. However, they can also be a sign of some medical conditions, such as keratosis pilaris or temporal lobe epilepsy.

  7. www.prevention.com › health › a41935915What Are Goosebumps? Why They Happen, According to Experts -...

    Nov 14, 2022 · Goosebumps are a strange evolutionary phenomenon triggered by cold temperatures and intense emotions. They’re also experienced by animals. Experts explain why.

  8. www.webmd.com › skin-problems-and-treatments › goosebumps-causesWhat Causes Goosebumps on Skin? 4 Known Causes of Goosebumps -...

    Jul 24, 2023 · Goosebumps are small bumps that appear on your skin when you're cold, scared, or have a condition called keratosis pilaris. Learn how to recognize and treat different types of goosebumps and when to see a doctor.