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- [haw-rip-uh-ley-shuh n, ho-]
- /hɔˌrɪp əˈleɪ ʃən, hɒ-/
- /hɒ.ˌrɪ.pɪ.ˈleɪ.ʃən/
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- [haw-rip-uh-ley-shuh n, ho-]
- /hɔˌrɪp əˈleɪ ʃən, hɒ-/
Definitions of horripilation word
- noun horripilation a bristling of the hair on the skin from cold, fear, etc.; goose bumps. 1
- noun horripilation The erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement. 1
- noun horripilation the erection of any short bodily hairs 0
- noun horripilation the erection of hair of the head or body, as from fear, disease, or cold; goose flesh 0
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Origin of horripilation
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25, horripilation is from the Late Latin word horripilātiōn- (stem of horripilātiō). See horripilate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Horripilation
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horripilation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for horripilation
noun horripilation
- goose flesh — goose bumps.
- heebie-jeebies — a condition of extreme nervousness caused by fear, worry, strain, etc.; the jitters; the willies (usually preceded by the): Just thinking about ghosts gives me the heebie-jeebies.
- creeps — an act or instance of creeping: It seems as if time has slowed to a creep.
- goose pimples — Goose pimples are the same as goose bumps.
- gooseflesh — goose bumps.
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