Horripilation (n)
haw-rip-uh-ley-shun
A bristling of the hair on the skin from cold, fear, etc; gooseflesh.
That prickly feeling that leaves the hair on the back of your neck standing up on end.
Example sentences
“When she sings she gives me horripilation.”
“Ugh, I hate slugs and worms and all manner of squishy things; they give me horripilation.”
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