Phrase guide

goose skin

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of goose bump.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: goose bump

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pilomotor reflex, gooseflesh, goose bump, goosebump, goose pimple, horripilation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction

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