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goose pimples

plural noun

goose bumps ( def ).

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Other Words From

goose-pimply adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of goose pimples¹

First recorded in 1885–90

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, goose bumps or flesh . Temporary rough skin caused by small raised bumps. For example, Horror movies always give me goose pimples , or She tends to get goose bumps whenever she goes to the dentist . This expression likens the skin of a plucked goose to the condition of human skin when a person is cold or afraid. [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Goose pimples formed on Hagen's neck and walked gently down his spine.

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Nagkiligkilig kung nagtan-aw sa sud-an nga tambuk, I got goose pimples seeing the fatty food.

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Wall, it wuz all dretful interestin' to me, though Skairfulness wuz present with us, and goose pimples wuz abroad.

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An' he jes cogitate, "Dey ain't no ghosts," an' wish he goose-pimples don't rise up dat way.

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An' he jes cogitate', “Dey ain't no ghosts,” an' wish' he goose-pimples don't rise up dat way.

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