Noun: gooseflesh 'goos,flesh
- Reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
"The scary movie gave him gooseflesh";
- pilomotor reflex, goose bump, goosebump, goose pimple, goose skin, horripilation
Derived forms: goosefleshes
Type of: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex
Encyclopedia: Gooseflesh