goose pimples

Example Sentences

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However, Ms Edwards said what gave her "goose pimples" was the couple's excitement to marry each other.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2023

“You get goose pimples, chill bumps or whatever you want to call them,” Currie said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2017

Sousa set off a lot of goose pimples: He wrote more than 130 marches, 15 operettas and 70 songs, according to Grove Music Online.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2016

If it has moved her she shows me where it makes goose pimples on her arms.

From Time • Nov. 19, 2015

The part of him that was still dry was covered in goose pimples; half immersed in the icy water, a cruel breeze lifting his hair, Harry started to shiver violently.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling