goose bumps

A form of goose bump — Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of goose bump

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
goose flesh
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APA

goose bumps. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goose%20bumps

MLA

“goose bumps.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goose%20bumps. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “goose bumps,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goose%20bumps.

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