English Explanatory Dictionary

frisson

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sudden surge of excitement.
  2. A shiver; a thrill.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/ /fɹiˈsoʊn/ /fɹiˈsõʊn/ en-us-frisson.ogg

Word forms

frisson frissons

Etymology

Borrowed from French frisson.

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