Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goose-pimples
noun
/ɡuːs ˈpɪmpəlz/
Definition
A condition in which small bumps appear on the skin, typically due to cold, fear, or excitement.
Examples
- When she walked into the cold water, she immediately got goose-pimples.
- The music was so powerful that it gave him goose-pimples.
- Watching the scary movie caused her to feel a shiver and develop goose-pimples.
Meaning
Goose-pimples are raised bumps on the skin that occur when tiny muscles at the base of hair follicles contract, often in response to cold temperatures or strong emotions.
Synonyms
- chills
- goosebumps
- horripilation
- piloerection
