Definition of 'fillip'
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Word Frequency
fillip in British English
noun
2.
verb
6. (intransitive)
to make a fillip
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Word origin
C15 philippe, of imitative origin
Word Frequency
fillip in American English
noun
1.
the snap made by a finger which is held down toward the palm by the thumb and then suddenly released
2.
a light blow or tap given in this way
3.
anything that stimulates or livens up; piquant element
verb intransitive
6.
to make a fillip
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Word Frequency
fillip in American English
(ˈfɪləp)
transitive verb
1.
to strike with the nail of a finger snapped from the end of the thumb
2.
to tap or strike smartly
intransitive verb
4.
to make a fillip with the fingers
noun
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Word origin
[1425–75; late ME philippe to make a signal or sound with thumb and right forefinger; expressive word of uncert.
orig; cf. flip]Examples of 'fillip' in a sentence
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