goose bumps

or goose·bumps

[ goos-buhmps ]

plural noun

1. a rough condition of the skin, resembling that of a plucked goose, induced by cold or fear; horripilation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goose bumps¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

"Every time I look at it, I get goose bumps all over my skin," the 44-year-old says.

From BBC

“It still gives me goose bumps,” he said.

From New York Times

“It gives me goose bumps when I think about that scene,” Thornton said.

From Seattle Times

“It gives me goose bumps to know that the vision that we had back then” paid off, Cárdenas said.

From Los Angeles Times

She asked to see it and within minutes had “kind of a goose bumps feeling when you just know it’s an amazing show,” she said.

From New York Times

Related Words

• goose flesh
• goose pimples
• gooseflesh
• horripilation