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Frisson vs Goosebumps - What's the difference?

frisson | goosebumps |

As nouns the difference between frisson and goosebumps

is that frisson is a sudden surge of excitement while goosebumps is .

frisson

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A sudden surge of excitement.
    • I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category.
  • A shiver, a thrill.
    • Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back.

    goosebumps

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • English plurals