Definitions

1. noun

a tactile sensation of short, fine hairs raised on the skin, typically in response to cold, excitement, or fear

“The sight of the haunted house gave her gooseflesh.”

2. noun

a feeling of thrill, excitement, or horror

“The horror movie left the audience with gooseflesh.”

3. verb

to cause a feeling of thrill, excitement, or horror

“The eerie atmosphere goosefleshed the audience.”