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   goose·bumps

   /ˈɡo͞osˌbəm(p)s/

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   • 1. a state of the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement, in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hairs become erect: "this place gives me goosebumps"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOOSEBUMPS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GOOSEBUMPS definition: 1. small raised areas that appear on the skin because of cold, fear, or excitement: 2. small…. Learn more.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Goose_bumpsGoose bumps - Wikipedia

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   Goose bumps, goosebumps or goose-pimples (also called chill bumps [citation needed]) are the bumps on a person's skin at the base of body hairs which may involuntarily develop when a person is tickled, cold or experiencing strong emotions such as fear, euphoria or sexual arousal.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › goose bumpsGoose bumps Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Feb 23, 2024 · The meaning of GOOSE BUMPS is a roughness of the skin produced by erection of its papillae especially from cold, fear, or a sudden feeling of excitement. How to use goose bumps in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGOOSEBUMPS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GOOSEBUMPS meaning: 1. small raised areas that appear on the skin because of cold, fear, or excitement: 2. small…. Learn more.

6. www.healthline.com › health › goosebumps-on-skinGoosebumps on Skin: When You’re Not Cold and More - Healthline

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   Sep 29, 2018 · Overview. Everyone experiences goosebumps from time to time. When it happens, the hairs on your arms, legs, or torso stand up straight. The hairs also pull up a little bump of skin, the hair...

7. www.wellandgood.com › goosebumps-meaningExplained: The Meaning of Goosebumps, Per Pros | Well+Good

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   May 18, 2022 · Have you ever pondered the meaning of goosebumps? Here, get a scientific and spiritual explanation from four experts.

8. www.prevention.com › health › a41935915What Are Goosebumps? Why They Happen, According to Experts - ...

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   Nov 14, 2022 · Goosebumps are a strange evolutionary phenomenon triggered by cold temperatures and intense emotions. They’re also experienced by animals. Experts explain why.