shiver
A shiver is a sudden movement of your body when you feel cold or scared. It's like a quick shake that runs down your spine.
You get used to hearing people say "I'm getting a chill" and it usually means they're feeling a bit cold, but if they add "and I've got the shakes," you know what they mean by shiver. It's not just about being chilly, though - sometimes we get a shiver when we see something spooky or frightening. Imagine watching a horror movie with friends and one of them lets out a little gasp and shivers at the scary part. It means their body is reacting to the fear or surprise they're feeling.
How common is "shiver"?
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
noun
The act of shivering.
Example: A shiver went up my spine.
verb
To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
Example: They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air.
Real examples of "shivering" in context
