goose bump
Meaning
Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.
Synonyms
chill bump
chicken skin
Translations
Etymology
From the resemblance of goose bumps to the bumps on the skin of a plucked goose.
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