noun
frisson
Frisson (noun) means a brief rush of excitement.
noun
1
A brief rush of excitement.
"I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category."
2
A quick shiver of thrilled feeling.
"Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back."
"All the Crichton books depend to a certain extent on a little frisson of fear and suspense: that’s what kept you turning the pages."
— Charles McGrath, Builder of Windup Realms That Thrillingly Run Amok (2008)
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Etymology
Borrowed into English from French frisson.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of frisson?
"frisson" (noun) means a brief rush of excitement.
What is another word for frisson?
Other words for "frisson" include chill, shiver, thrill, tingle, shudder, quiver.
What are the different meanings of frisson?
"frisson" has 2 main meanings: 1. A brief rush of excitement; 2. A quick shiver of thrilled feeling.
