Goose bumps Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡus/ /ˈbəmps
GOOS-bumps
ɡˈuːs/ /bˈʌmps
GOOS-bumps
Definition
Small raised spots that appear on your skin when you feel cold, afraid, or excited.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used with 'give', 'get', or 'have' (e.g., 'gave me goose bumps'). Describes a physical reaction, not a permanent condition. Commonly linked to strong emotions or cold temperatures.
Spanish: piel de gallinaPortuguese (BR): arrepiosPortuguese (PT): arrepiosChinese (Simplified): 鸡皮疙瘩Chinese (Traditional): 雞皮疙瘩Hindi: रोमांचArabic: قشعريرةBengali: কাঁটা - গুজবাম্পস (শরীরে ছোট ছোট উকুনের মতো আঁচড়া ওঠা)Russian: мурашкиJapanese: 鳥肌（とりはだ）Vietnamese: nổi da gàKorean: 소름Turkish: tüylerim diken diken olmakUrdu: رونگٹےIndonesian: merinding
Example Sentences
Cool air gives me goose bumps.
basic
That scary movie gave me goose bumps.
basic
I get goose bumps when I hear that song.
basic
Just thinking about the accident gives me goose bumps.
natural
Her voice was so beautiful, it gave the whole audience goose bumps.
natural
I looked outside, saw the dark sky, and instantly got goose bumps.
natural