The spelling of the phrase "haddest goose bumps" is influenced by its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is transcribed as /ˈhædəst ɡus bʌmps/. The word "haddest" is an archaic form of "had," used in the past tense. "Goose" is pronounced with a /uː/ sound as in "juice," and "bumps" with a /ʌ/ sound as in "up." The phrase describes a sensation of raised flesh caused by cold, fear or excitement. The unique spelling of the word reflects its origin and history.