# frisson

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/ · frequency rank #73,207

## Definitions
1. A sudden surge of excitement.
2. A shiver; a thrill.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French frisson.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/frisson