- a variation of goose bumps.
goosebumps
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"When you catch the scent of the truffle, when the dog starts digging, and he plants himself there and doesn't give up... it gives you goosebumps."
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
They were so soulful — I just got goosebumps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
“It gives me goosebumps that people can still find something in common and work together,” McCarthy said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"We were just looking at each other with a big smile, goosebumps," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Harry sat down, feeling goosebumps rising up his arms despite the glow of the fire.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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