chills /t͡ʃɪlz/noun 2phrases 1 noun[plural only]2 •A biological response to being tickled; being cold; or experiencing fear, euphoria or sexual arousal in which the person forms goose bumps.I get chills every time I hear that song.That feathery touch on my neck gave me the chills. •A feeling of being cold, a symptom of many conditions. Phrases with chills cold chillsFeelings of fear.