frisson
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frisson
- /ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/ UK
- /fɹiˈsoʊn/ US
- /fɹiˈsɒ̃/ US
Rhymes with (US) -oʊn
Where it comes from
Borrowed from French frisson.
noun frissons
- 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.
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noun a sudden surge of excitement
| Español | tiriton |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Nervenkitzel, Erregung, Anwandlung |
| Italiano | fremito |
Talk about this word "frisson." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/frisson. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. frisson. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/frisson "frisson." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/frisson.Cite this
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