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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"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

“I had goose bumps and thought, ‘This is what I love.’”

From Los Angeles Times

"I had a lot of goose bumps watching it."

From BBC