First Known Use: 15th century
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1fillip
verb fil·lip \ˈfi-ləp\
Definition of FILLIP
transitive verb
1
a : to make a filliping motion with b : to strike or tap with a fillip <filliped him on the nose>
2
: to project quickly by or as if by a fillip <fillip crumbs off the table>
3
: stimulate <with this to fillip his spirits — Robert Westerby>
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Origin of FILLIP
probably of imitative origin
2fillip
noun
: an added part or feature that makes something more interesting or exciting
Full Definition of FILLIP
1
a : a blow or gesture made by the sudden forcible straightening of a finger curled up against the thumb b : a short sharp blow : buffet
2
: something tending to arouse or excite: as a : stimulus <just the fillip my confidence needed> <lent a fillip of danger to the sport> b : a trivial addition : embellishment <showy fillips of language> c : a significant and often unexpected development : wrinkle <plot twists and fillips>
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First Known Use of FILLIP
1519
Related to FILLIP
- Synonyms
- bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, douse [British], 1blow, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, larrup [dialect], lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger, stripe, stroke, swat, swipe, switch, thud, thump, thwack, wallop, welt, whack, wham, whop (also whap)
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