Shiver Definition & Meaning
shiver
- noun
- a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
- an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
- verb
- tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
- shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
"Shiver" in song lyrics
See how shiver is used in real songs:
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"Press them up against a tree and watch the rat shiver"
7L & Esoteric — Learn From the Druid -
"There's so many unknown facts about self, I shiver"
Afu-Ra — Self Mastery -
"It make me wanna shiver"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Soul of a Coke Dealer
Words that rhyme with shiver
Usage tips for "shiver"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does shiver mean?
- a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him" tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
- What part of speech is shiver?
- Shiver is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does shiver have?
- Shiver has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).