Noun: goosebump 'goos,búmp
- Reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
"The scary movie gave her goosebumps"; "Goosebumps appeared as her pilomotor reflex responded to the cold";
- pilomotor reflex, gooseflesh, goose bump, goose pimple, goose skin, horripilation
Derived forms: goosebumps, goose bumps
Type of: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex
Encyclopedia: Goosebump