HORRIPILATING The word 'horripilating' means causing the hairs on one's body to stand on end due to fear or excitement. Root meanings for derived forms include horripilations (plural), horripilating (present participle), horripilated (past tense), horripilater (one who causes hairs to stand on end), horripilatest (most likely to cause hairs to stand on end), and horripilately (in a manner that causes hairs to stand on end
The word HORRIPILATING can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.
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Word: HORRIPILATING
Length: 13 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word HORRIPILATING can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.