Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goose-bumps
noun
/ˈɡus ˌbʌmps/
Definition
Small, raised bumps on the skin that occur when a person is cold or feels strong emotion.
Examples
- When she heard the haunting melody, she felt goose-bumps all over her arms.
- The scary story gave me goose-bumps from start to finish.
- He had goose-bumps as he stepped into the icy water.
Meaning
Goose-bumps are a physical reaction that can happen due to various stimuli, such as chills from cold weather or excitement.
Synonyms
- chills
- gooseflesh
- hairs standing on end
