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reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation

First, he played a goosebump-inducing version of “Overjoyed.” (At least it gave me goosebumps.)
Time and time again, Amber Weber's falsetto calls Patti Smith's goosebump-inducing shrill to mind, it's just a pity there's a distinct lack of people here to witness it. — Drowned In Sound // Feed
And who can forget the goosebump-raising thrills of — Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
It picked up the slack from Wednesday night's performance with the goosebump-inducing spirit that defines U2 with a nod to Joey Ramone? — Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
Like not having to freeze your ass of every morning when you move aside to let your partner have a turn under the shower head and, furthermore, not having to feel guilty when you demand your spot back before you permanently freeze in whatever awkward, heat-conserving position you've contorted your goosebump covered body into. — BlogHer