gooseflesh
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Definition
- Noun:
- Reflex erection of hairs of the skin: A temporary condition where the hairs on the skin stand up, causing a bumpy texture. This is an involuntary physical response typically triggered by cold temperatures, strong emotions (like fear or awe), or skin irritation.
Usage
- Noun: Used to describe the physical state of the skin. It is typically used as an uncountable noun.
- The cold wind gave me gooseflesh.
- The ghost story was so scary it raised gooseflesh on my arms.
Advanced Usage
- "to get/have gooseflesh": to experience this physical reaction.
- I always get gooseflesh when I hear that song.
- "covered in/gooseflesh all over": emphasizes the reaction is widespread on the body.
- She was covered in gooseflesh after jumping into the icy lake.
Variants and Related Words
- Goosebumps (n): A very common synonym for gooseflesh.
- Goose pimples (n): Another common synonym, especially in British English.
- Cutis anserina (n): The technical medical term for this condition.
- Horripilation (n): A formal or literary term for the erection of hairs.
Synonyms
- Goosebumps
- Goose pimples
- Horripilation (formal)
Related Phrases
- To make one's flesh crawl: To cause a feeling of fear or disgust, which can cause gooseflesh.
- That eerie silence makes my flesh crawl.
- Pins and needles: A different physical sensation of tingling, often from poor circulation, not to be confused with gooseflesh.
Noun
- reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation