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Definitions for Fillip

[1] to strike with the nail of a finger snapped from the end of the thumb.
[2] to tap or strike smartly.
[3] to drive by or as by a fillip: Anticipation filliped his passion.
[4] to make a fillip with the fingers.
[5] an act or instance of filliping; a smart tap or stroke.
[6] anything that tends to rouse, excite, or revive; a stimulus: Praise is an excellent fillip for waning ambition.
[7] something that adds stimulation or enjoyment
[8] the action of holding a finger towards the palm with the thumb and suddenly releasing it outwards to produce a snapping sound
[9] a quick blow or tap made by a finger snapped in this way
[10] (tr) to stimulate or excite
[11] (tr) to strike or project sharply with a fillip
[12] (intr) to make a fillip

Words related to Fillip

boost, charge, tap, flip, incentive, excite

Words nearby Fillip

fillet weld, filleting, filling, filling defect, filling station, fillip, fillipeen, fillister, fillister head, fillmore, filly

Origin of Fillip

1425–75; late Middle English philippe to make a signal or sound with thumb and right forefinger; expressive word of uncertain orig; cf. flip1

Word origin for Fillip

C15 philippe , of imitative origin

Synonyms for Fillip

boost, charge, flip, incentive, tap, excite