chills and thrills

1. The excitement of dangerous but exhilarating activities, especially those in which the participant may at any moment suffer injury or death. He was always a rather reserved person, so it shocked me to learn that he was so into the chills and thrills of white-water rafting. Millions tune in to watch the chills and thrills of stock-car racing. I can't believe you're actually going to bungee jump. I don't need chills and thrills like that in my life, thank you very much!

2. Elements that are both exciting and frightening. It isn't a horror movie per se, but it certainly has its fair share of chills and thrills. The author's new collection of scary stories offers lots of chills and thrills for young adults. Dave will go with you on the haunted hayride—he actually enjoys chills and thrills like that.