goosebumps

Meanings

• noun

  A sensation on the skin caused by fear or excitement, characterized by an involuntary contraction of the small hairs, resulting in a bumpy appearance.

  - "The thriller movie gave her goosebumps."
  - "The cold wind gave him goosebumps."
  - "The presentation at the conference left the audience with goosebumps."

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Synonyms

goose flesh , goose pimple , goose skin , horripilation , piloerection , pilomotor reflex

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with goosebumps
chills , thrills , spills , ills

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Variants

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goose bumps

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Etymology

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The term 'goosebumps' comes from the Old English term 'goseprymmas', which means 'fleshy bumps on a goose'. The term was likely used because gooseflesh, or goosebumps, is most noticeable on the skin of geese.

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Trivia

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1. Goosebumps are caused by the contraction of small muscles at the base of each hair follicle.

2. Goosebumps are more noticeable on some people than others, depending on the density of their hair.

3. Goosebumps are not limited to humans and can be observed in other animals as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. gooseflesh: The visible bumps on the skin caused by goosebumps.

2. chills: A feeling of coldness or shivering, often accompanied by goosebumps.

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Culture

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Goosebumps are often associated with fear or excitement, and have been a common theme in literature and art. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the protagonist's fear causes him to develop goosebumps. In art, goosebumps have been depicted in various forms, such as in the painting 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp' by Rembrandt.

How to Memorize "goosebumps"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sensation of goosebumps on your skin. Imagine the small hairs standing up and creating a bumpy appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'goosebumps' with feelings of fear or excitement. Think of a time when you had goosebumps and remember how you felt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gives One Shiver Every Prickly Moment' to remember the definition of goosebumps.

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