How Do You Spell GOOSEBUMPS?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈuːsbʌmps] (IPA)

Goosebumps are a sensation caused by cold, fear, or excitement that results in the skin on your body becoming covered in small raised bumps. The word "goosebumps" is spelled with two O's, as in the phonetic transcription /ˈɡuːsbʌmps/. The first O is a long vowel sound, as in "blue" or "rude." The double O indicates a diphthong, which means the vowel sound changes slightly and becomes shorter towards the end, as in the word "book." The second syllable is stressed, as indicated by the apostrophe separating the two syllables.

GOOSEBUMPS Meaning and Definition

1. Goosebumps, also known as "goose flesh," refer to the small, raised bumps that appear on the skin as a physical response to certain stimuli, often emotions such as fear, excitement, or pleasure. These bumps occur when the muscles that surround the hair follicles contract, causing the hair to stand erect and creating a distinguished texture on the surface of the skin, resembling the skin of a plucked goose. The phenomenon's scientific name is cutis anserina, derived from the Latin terms "cutis" meaning skin and "anser" meaning goose.

   Goosebumps are triggered by various factors, including exposure to cold temperature, intense emotions, or sudden surprises. When the body detects a potential threat or experiences strong emotions, it responds by activating the sympathetic nervous system, also known as the "fight-or-flight" response. This autonomic reaction releases adrenaline, causing the hair follicles to compress and erect, which leads to the formation of goosebumps.

   While goosebumps may serve as a vestigial evolutionary response once useful for heat regulation or scaring away predators, modern humans primarily experience them as a physiological response to emotional stimuli. The sensation of goosebumps is often accompanied by a heightened sense of awareness and a tingling or shivering feeling. It is commonly associated with feelings of awe, suspense, fear, or excitement, and can be experienced in response to a variety of stimuli, such as music, literature, chilling stories, thrilling scenes in movies, or even witnessing extraordinary events.

Common Misspellings for GOOSEBUMPS

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Etymology of GOOSEBUMPS

The word "goosebumps" is a compound noun combining "goose" and "bumps". The term "goose" refers to the bird, and "bumps" refers to small raised areas on the skin. This common English term is said to have originated in the late 19th century, presumably because when people experience fear, excitement, or cold, their skin can resemble the appearance of a plucked goose's skin. The word is also known as "goose flesh" or "horripilation", with "horripilation" stemming from the Latin word "horripilāre", meaning "to bristle with hairs" or "to shudder".

Similar spelling words for GOOSEBUMPS

• goose bumps,
• gossypium,
• goose bump,
• goose pimple,
• goose pimples.

Plural form of GOOSEBUMPS is GOOSEBUMPS