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View synonyms for gooseflesh

gooseflesh

or goose flesh

[ goos-flesh ]

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gooseflesh1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

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Example Sentences

I confess I felt a species of "gooseflesh" creeping over me.

“Hush,” cried Vi suddenly, and her tone sent the gooseflesh all over them again.

And then I heard something as set my hair up on end and the gooseflesh sprouting all over me.

Now and then he smacked his lips and ground his teeth until the gooseflesh arose on my neck.

Even I, though I deplore the platitudes, find my own gooseflesh rising in response to his larynx.

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