goose pimples

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plural noun

Origin of goose pimples

1
First recorded in 1885–90

Other words from goose pimples

  • goose-pimply, adjective

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How to use goose pimples in a sentence

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

    Ten From Infinity | Paul W. Fairman
  • Nagkiligkilig kung nagtan-aw sa sud-an nga tambuk, I got goose pimples seeing the fatty food.

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

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

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

    Humorous Ghost Stories | Dorothy Scarborough

Other Idioms and Phrases with goose pimples

goose pimples

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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