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Definition shiver in British English

shiver noun

[countable] noun
/ˈʃɪvə(r)/
1

a shaking movement that your body makes when you are cold, frightened, or excited

Example

A sudden shiver ran the length of her whole body.

Example

I felt a tiny shiver of excitement on hearing the news.

Synonyms and related words
contort contortion convulse cringe cringe flinch
Definition shiver in British English