- a variation of goose bumps.
goosebumps
Example Sentences
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My head was hot, but my skin was covered in goosebumps and a cold layer of sweat, and I was feeling like I had to vomit.
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2026
"Even every time I watch it back, when it gets to that point, I get, goosebumps," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
"I got goosebumps," she said when asked about the significance of a win.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Doncic, who said the crowd’s chants gave him goosebumps, added it “makes my heart happy” seeing the reaction from all of his teammates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
Despite the heat, goosebumps race up my arms.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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