mou4 gun2 dong6毛管戙
Jyutpingmou4 gun2 dong6
Yalemòuh gún dohng
Definition
To get goosebumps or have one's hair stand on end from fear, disgust, or being creeped out.
colloquialbodyemotion
How it's used
Describes a visceral physical reaction to fear, disgust, or extreme awkwardness. It is often used to express a strong negative reaction to cringeworthy social behavior, such as public displays of affection or pretentious speech. Unlike the medical term for goosebumps, this carries a strong emotional weight of being unsettled or repulsed.
Examples
I really got goosebumps after hearing that ghost story.
Seeing them shouting at each other in the street really gave me the creeps.
Related words
Common phrases
to see something that gives one the creeps
to hear something that gives one the creeps
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical coldness. If you are cold because of the weather, use 凍到起雞皮 instead.
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