a shiver down (one's) spine



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a shiver down (one's) spine

A shudder felt down one's back, due to either fear, anticipation, nervousness, or excitement. I felt a shiver down my spine at the thought of my exam tomorrow.
See also: down, shiver, spine

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Perpetuaper-PE-twah (Spanish)Spanish, Late Roman
ValentÍNa-Slovak
TarahTAHR-ə, TER-ə, TAR-əEnglish (Modern)
Adedayo-Western African, Yoruba
Varlaam-Russian
Yan (1)-Belarusian