Frisson

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈfriː.sɔ̃ː/
• US IPA: /friˈsoÊŠn/, /friˈsõʊn/

Origin

Borrowing from fr {{2}} frisson.

Full definition of frisson

Noun

1. A sudden surge of excitement.I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category.
2. A shiver, a thrill.Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back.