goose skin

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

goose-skin

Synonyms

horripilation pilomotor reflex goosebump goose bump gooseflesh goose pimple

Hypernyms

reflex reflex response instinctive reflex physiological reaction reflex action unconditioned reflex

Close letter words and terms

goose plum goose quill goose saw goose step goose that laid the golden egg goose that lays the golden eggs