shiver

Universal Words verb, noun verb [V] ~ (with sth) (of a person) to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc: to shiver with cold / tiredness / excitement / pleasure * Don't stand outside shivering-come inside and get warm! * He shivered at the thought of the cold, dark sea. noun 1 [C] a sudden shaking movement of your body because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc: The sound of his voice sent shivers down her spine. * He felt a cold shiver of fear run through him. * She gave a little shiver as she walked into the cold room. 2 (the shivers) [pl.] shaking movements of your body because of fear or a high temperature: I don't like him. He gives me the shivers. * Symptoms include headaches, vomiting and the shivers.