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goosebump

/ˈɡuːs.bʌmp/

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noun

/ˈɡuːs.bʌmp/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее временное рефлекторное поднятие волосков на коже, обычно вызванное холодом, страхом, волнением или эмоциональным напряжением.

A noun referring to the temporary, reflex erection of hairs on the skin, typically caused by cold, fear, excitement, or emotional stress.

irregular plural

  1. Skin reaction to cold or emotionB1informal

    A temporary local change in the skin, where small bumps appear on the skin at the base of hair follicles, often caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

    ruМурашки

    • The cold wind gave me goosebumps all over my arms.
    • She got goosebumps when she heard the scary story.
    • The beautiful music sent goosebumps down his spine.

    Synonymsgoosefleshhorripilation

Forms
  • goosebumps plural form
  • goosebumps' possessive plural form
  • goosebump's possessive singular form