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chicken skin
Meaning: goosebumps
Meaning
Usage: This phrase describes the physical reaction of goosebumps, often caused by fear, cold, or strong emotions. It's a common way to express the sensation of the skin's surface changing due to these triggers.
Examples
"Da ghost story gave me chicken skin"
"Eh brah, I get chicken skin when I watch dat scary movie!"
"Da wind so cold, I get chicken skin all over!"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: This term is a direct translation from English, reflecting the visual similarity between the skin's texture and a plucked chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "chicken skin" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"chicken skin" means "goosebumps" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase describes the physical reaction of goosebumps, often caused by fear, cold, or strong emotions. It's a common way to express the sensation of the skin's surface changing due to these triggers..
How do you pronounce "chicken skin"?
"chicken skin" is pronounced "CHICK-en-skin". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "chicken skin" in a sentence?
Example: "Da ghost story gave me chicken skin"
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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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