Definition
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response; a tingling sensation some people experience in response to specific auditory or visual stimuli like whispering, tapping, or crinkling sounds. Often used to describe content designed to trigger this relaxation response.
Example Usage
I fall asleep to ASMR videos of someone tapping on wooden surfaces every night.
Origin
Term coined in 2010 by cybersecurity professional Jennifer Allen to describe the previously unnamed tingling sensation; content creators began producing ASMR content around 2009.
Fun Fact
ASMR has become a therapeutic tool for anxiety and insomnia, with neuroscience studies now investigating the biological mechanisms behind the response.
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