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goose bump

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pilomotor reflex, gooseflesh, goose bump, goosebump, goose pimple, goose skin, horripilationnoun

    reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation

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  1. goose bumpnoun

    Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

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  1. goose bump

    Goose bump is a small raised area on the skin caused by sudden fear, cold, or excitement, resulting from the contraction of small muscles around the base of each hair. It is an involuntary physiological response and is also known as goose flesh or goose pimple.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of goose bump in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of goose bump in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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