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noun. an act or instance of striking something with the nail of a finger snapped from the end of a thumb; a smart tap or stroke. anything that tends to rouse, excite, or revive; a stimulus: Praise is an excellent fillip for waning ambition. verb (used with object) to strike with a fillip. to tap or strike smartly.
n. an act or instance of filliping; a smart tap or stroke. anything that tends to rouse, excite, or revive; a stimulus: Praise is an excellent fillip for waning ambition. 1425–75; late Middle English philippe to make a signal or sound with thumb and right forefinger; expressive word of uncertain orig; compare flip.
Definitions of 'fillip' If someone or something gives a fillip to an activity or person, they suddenly encourage or improve them. [written] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'fillip' British English: fɪlɪp American English: fɪlɪp. More. Conjugations of 'fillip' present simple: I fillip, you fillip [...]
fillip noun. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun fillip mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun fillip. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
fillip / ˈ fɪləp/ noun. plural fillips. Britannica Dictionary definition of FILLIP. [count] : an added part or feature that makes something more interesting or exciting. a structural fillip that will add much to the appearance of the building. lent a fillip of danger to the sport.
Definition of fillip. as in blow. a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument gave him a sharp fillip on the noggin with her teakettle. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. blow. slap. thump. swipe. punch. hit. thud. knock. stroke. pound. whack. bang. smack. lick. poke. beat. spank. clap. clip.
fillip verb. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the verb fillip mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb fillip. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
