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  • adjective informal Affected by, or characteristic of, goosebumps.

Etymologies

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goosebump +‎ -y

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Examples

  • The minimal take on her breakout hit "Dog Days Are Over" is gorgeous and goosebumpy and very austere.

    Give peace a dance Chris Richards 2010

  • Naked on the ice and all goosebumpy, he had major shrinkage - his dick about the size of a dead squirrel cheek.

    Contortionist Love 2010

  • It was the VIP arrival to end all VIP arrivals, and in Innes Free Park, the sight of the 91-year-old Mr. Mandela drew a massive, goosebumpy roar.

    A Thrilling Event, If Not Final Game 2010

  • She imagined holding hands with Hilton and became instantly flushed and goosebumpy.

    Pure Paradise Allison Hobbs 2009

  • I just watched the Addiction routine for probably the 20th time and I'm all weepy and goosebumpy right now.

    when you're a jet you're a jet all the way 2009

  • Alaia is a master—I get goosebumpy when I get to see his stuff in stores.

    Archive 2008-10-01 Dodie Bellamy 2008

  • Just the thirty seconds or so I heard had me all goosebumpy.

    slayground: Interview: Caridad Ferrer, Take Two Little Willow 2006

  • Up and Away Down Under I've just read your terrific Sept. 11 Olympic preview issue, and I must tell you that I got all goosebumpy.

    Mail Call 2008

  • Alaia is a master—I get goosebumpy when I get to see his stuff in stores.

    Kevin Killian: What I Saw at the Orono Conference 2008, part 18 Dodie Bellamy 2008

  • If my sense is correct that this is more intrigue and intellectual puzzle than goosebumpy Children of the Corn creepfest, yeah, I'd give it a shot.

    HH Com 632 Miss Snark 2006

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