What is the difference between goosebumps and goose prickles?

As a term in English, goose prickles doesn't exist (or maybe it's in British English, but I doubt it). We say usually goose bumps or goose pimples, with bumps being far more acceptable. read more

We say usually goose bumps or goose pimples, with bumps being far more acceptable. The common (slang) term for pimple is zit; we never say goose zits, because zits are generally unsightly blemishes, not momentary normal skin reactions, and any such terms as zits or blemishes are generally regarded as vulgar, but the word bumps is neutral. read more

The term goosebumps (also known as pilomotor reflex) was coined in 1859. However, it wasn't always called goosebumps. In early 1800s, it was goose-flesh; in 1761, goose-skin; in 1744, goose's skin; and hen-flesh in 15th century. read more

Goose bumps and goose pimples both refer to the natural phenomenon where the hairs on the body stand up, which results in the roots of the hairs looking like bumps all over the body. Goose bumps and goose pimples are also known as goose flesh. The medical term for the phenomenon is cutis anserine. read more