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spine–chilling
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spine–chilling
(adjective)
spine–chilling
/
ˈ
spaɪnˌtʃɪlɪŋ/
adjective
spine–chilling
/
ˈ
spaɪnˌtʃɪlɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPINE–CHILLING
[
more spine–chilling; most spine–chilling
]
:
very exciting, thrilling, or frightening
:
spine-tingling
a
spine-chilling
scream
spine-chilling
musical moments
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