goosebump

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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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pilomotor reflexgoosefleshgoose bumpgoose pimplegoose skinhorripilation
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Meanings

noungoosebump (plural goosebumps)

plural goosebumps

  1. alternativeAlternative form of goose bump.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounreflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation

Similar
pilomotor reflexgoosefleshgoose bumpgoose pimplegoose skinhorripilation
Broader
reflexreflex responsereflex action
Also see
goose bumpgoose pimplegoose skinhorripilationpilomotor reflex

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

goosebump. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosebump

MLA

“goosebump.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosebump. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “goosebump,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosebump.

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