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fillip Definition

fil·lip (filip)

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

Etymology: echoic extension of flip: see chirrup, chirp

transitive verb

  1. to strike, impel, or snap with a fillip
  2. to stimulate or liven up

intransitive verb

to make a fillip

fillip Synonyms

fillip

n.

  1. A snap of a finger against the thumb

    tap, rap, stroke; see blow 1.

  2. A stimulus

    incentive, goad, spur; see incentive.

fillip Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • give: Limiting the top speed of cars gave a fillip to railroad travel.
  • receive: It is so pleasant to receive a fillip of excitement when suffering from the dull routine of everyday life!
  • provide: A possible cut later in the year could even provide a fillip to the market.
  • need: It became a ratings weapon for ITV, deployed whenever the channel needed a fillip or to attract viewers to an entirely different series.
  • much-need: Now, Rover had the perfect power unit with which to give the P5 and P6 ranges a much-needed fillip.
  • have: In addition the Bears will have a further fillip in South African RL international Tim OâShea.

Adjective modifier

  • real: The real new year fillip comes for the Liberal Democrats.
  • major: The board of trustees hope that the film will provide a major fillip for the chapel, which is presently undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration.
  • great: Gaetano, a Ugandan law student, ended up providing a great fillip for BB Elstree during his short stay.
  • big: Even if these have to be quite small, they will serve as a big fillip to local societies with limited funds.
  • further: In addition the Bears will have a further fillip in South African RL international Tim OâShea.
  • welcome: The news has come as a welcome fillip to farmers says Rob Wills, Executive Manager of the British Livestock Genetics Consortium.

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