fillip
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əp verb (used with object)
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.
verb (used without object)
4.
to make a fillip with the fingers.
noun
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.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English philippe to make a signal or sound with thumb and right forefinger; expressive word of uncertain orig; cf. flip
1425–75; late Middle English philippe to make a signal or sound with thumb and right forefinger; expressive word of uncertain orig; cf. flip
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| —n | |
| 1. | something that adds stimulation or enjoyment |
| 2. | the action of holding a finger towards the palm with the thumb and suddenly releasing it outwards to produce a snapping sound |
| 3. | a quick blow or tap made by a finger snapped in this way |
| —vb | |
| 4. | (tr) to stimulate or excite |
| 5. | (tr) to strike or project sharply with a fillip |
| 6. | (intr) to make a fillip |
| [C15 philippe, of imitative origin] | |
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Word Origin & History
fillip
1530, philippen "to flip something with the fingers, snap the fingers," possibly of imitative origin.
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Example sentences
Despite the fillip from the temporary reduction in value-added tax, consumer spending will fall sharply.
White sands and clear waters have since spurred a tourist boom, with an added fillip from offshore finance.
Good highways will definitely give a fillip to the tourism industry.
The index gives a fillip to several post-conflict countries.
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