spine-tingling

spine-tingling

Meaning

• to be very horrific
• to bring a tingling effect to the spine because of how scary something is
• to be very scared of something

Example Sentences

1. The movie has the most spine-tingling end that you would never be able to guess.
2. I never imagined such a spine-tingling end to his life. It has left me severely disturbed.
3. No matter how spine-tingling the situation is, doctors have to move on with trying to save the person’s life.
4. I experienced a spine-tingling accident on the road today.
5. The marriage ended with a spine-tingling I never thought he could have an affair outside his marriage.
6. She has a spine-tingling operation scheduled for later today, of course she is scared!
7. I am going to tell you a spine-tingling story just now.
8. You will not be able to tolerate this spine-tingling tale of the two brothers who got lost in the jungle.
9. Her novel is spine-tingling and I loved it!

Origin

The origin is believed to be from the horror movies of the 80’s and the 90’s which became so popular that people would often recommend a “spine-tingling” experience. It reflects the imaginative human mind to be able to explain the unexplained is a terrifying manner.

Body, Fear

S 2 Thoughts

has-been ❯❮ tear-jerking