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gooseflesh

noun
goose·​flesh | \ ˈgüs-ˌflesh How to pronounce gooseflesh (audio) \

Definition of gooseflesh

: goose bumps

Examples of gooseflesh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 All gooseflesh and baby fat, John was perfect for holding, or so everyone said. — Katie Prout, Longreads, "Learning to Swim in a Sea of Uncertainty," 26 May 2017

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First Known Use of gooseflesh

circa 1810, in the meaning defined above

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gooseflesh

noun
goose·​flesh | \ ˈgüs-ˌflesh How to pronounce gooseflesh (audio) \

Kids Definition of gooseflesh

: goose bumps

gooseflesh

noun
goose·​flesh | \ -ˌflesh How to pronounce gooseflesh (audio) \

Medical Definition of gooseflesh

: goose bumps

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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about gooseflesh

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