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fillip
[ fil-uhp ]
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.
- to drive by or as by a fillip:
Anticipation filliped his passion.
verb (used without object)
- to make a fillip with the fingers.
fillip
/ ˈfɪlɪp /
noun
- something that adds stimulation or enjoyment
- the action of holding a finger towards the palm with the thumb and suddenly releasing it outwards to produce a snapping sound
- a quick blow or tap made by a finger snapped in this way
verb
- tr to stimulate or excite
- tr to strike or project sharply with a fillip
- intr to make a fillip
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fillip1
First recorded in 1525–35; late Middle English filip, fylippe, philippe “to make a signal or sound with thumb and right forefinger”; expressive word of uncertain origen
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fillip1
C15 philippe , of imitative origen
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