Word of the Day: Horripilation Definition: Goosebumps; an erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear or excitement I experience horripilation every time I see a cockroach (alive or dead). Also, when I hear a really good song (for the first time or hundredth). By Minnie|2015-04-22T21:32:07+10:00April 22nd, 2015|WOTD|Comments Off on Word of the Day: Horripilation About the Author: Minnie Minnie has a Master of Public and International Law degree, and specialises in writing for vulnerable audiences—making complex policy meaningful to those who need it most. Related Posts Word of the Day: Akratic Gallery Word of the Day: Akratic April 10th, 2018 Word of the Day: Mondegreen Gallery Word of the Day: Mondegreen February 23rd, 2017 Word of the Day: Millennial Gallery Word of the Day: Millennial February 6th, 2017 Word of the Day: Polymath Gallery Word of the Day: Polymath January 29th, 2016 Word of the Day: Indicators Gallery Word of the Day: Indicators January 15th, 2016