Definitions

goose bumps

[goos-buhmps] / ˈgusˌbʌmps /

NOUN

raised bumps on skin

Synonyms

STRONGEST

goose flesh goose pimples gooseflesh horripilation

WEAK

cold creeps cold shivers creeps heebie-jeebies jimjams willies

Example Sentences

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A sense pervaded the boat like a breeze that made you tingle, raising goose bumps on your skin.

From Literature

They all stood and looked at each other for a minute, and Natalie got goose bumps.

From Literature

"I got goose bumps when I first read the script," the British actress tells the BBC, adding she had five auditions for the role.

From BBC

All up and down Penelope’s arms, her skin turned to goose bumps.

From Literature

Penelope felt goose bumps prickle on the back of her neck.

From Literature