Goose-pimply is an informal term used to describe a feeling of fear or anxiety. It is derived from the physical sensation of goosebumps, which are caused by the contraction of tiny muscles in the skin when a person is SCARED or cold. The crossword solutions for this term are ATINGLE (7 letters), SCARY (5 letters), EERIE (5 letters), SCARED (6 letters), and ALLATINGLE (10 letters). All of these words can be used to describe the feeling of goose-pimply, with ATINGLE being the most general and ALLATINGLE being the most specific.