FRISSON

frisson

Noun

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


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