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frisson

The correct spelling is frisson.

How to pronounce frisson

/ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/

Say it like: Fri-sso-n

The correct spelling is frisson. A sudden surge of excitement. For example: "I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category."

Usage Examples

I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category.

Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A sudden surge of excitement.
  2. 2.A shiver, a thrill.

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