noun
- small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or strong emotion
Usage: usually plural; also called gooseflesh or goose pimples
Examples
- I got goosebumps when I watched that scary movie.
- The cold water gave her goosebumps all over her arms.
- His spine-tingling speech sent goosebumps down my back.
- She felt goosebumps rise on her skin as the ghost appeared.
- The beautiful music gave me goosebumps.
- When he touched her hand, she felt goosebumps on her neck.