# goose bump

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From the resemblance of goose bumps to the bumps on the skin of a plucked goose.

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