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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

    Feb 23, 2024 · The meaning of GOOSE BUMPS is a roughness of the skin produced by erection of its papillae especially from cold, fear, or a sudden feeling of excitement. How to use goose bumps in a sentence.

  6. www.wellandgood.com › goosebumps-meaningExplained: The Meaning of Goosebumps, Per Pros | Well+Good

    May 18, 2022 · Scientifically speaking, goosebumps are a reaction to something changing in your physical or emotional environment. Spiritually, you may also experience the chills of...

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

    Sep 29, 2018 · Overview. Everyone experiences goosebumps from time to time. When it happens, the hairs on your arms, legs, or torso stand up straight. The hairs also pull up a little bump of skin, the hair...

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

    Jul 24, 2023 · You don't get goosebumps only when you're scared. Find out some of the medical reasons you might get them, and what kinds of treatments can help.

  9. 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.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › goosebumpsgoosebumps noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of goosebumps noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. health.clevelandclinic.org › why-do-you-get-goosebumpsWhy You Have Goosebumps on Your Skin - Cleveland Clinic Health...

    Mar 28, 2023 · According to Dr. Ford, goosebumps, also known as horripilation or piloerections, occur when your sympathetic nervous system triggers the tiny muscles located at the base of each hair follicle — the arrector pili muscles — to contract. That muscle contraction causes the hair to stand on end.