Goosebumps
(noun)
- Raised, rough, and often cold skin that appears on a person's arms and legs, usually as a result of cold, fear, or excitement.
- The small bumps that appear on a person's skin as a result of cold, fear, or excitement.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from goose (because the bumps resemble the fleshy protuberances on a plucked goose) + bump.
Examples:
- He got goosebumps when he heard the spine-chilling music.
- She had goosebumps from the cold.
- The horror movie gave her goosebumps.
- He got goosebumps when he heard the national anthem.
- She had goosebumps from the excitement of the rollercoaster ride.