ALL meanings of fillip
fil·lip
F f - noun fillip stimulus 1
- transitive verb fillip flick, flip 1
- verb with object fillip to strike with the nail of a finger snapped from the end of the thumb. 1
- verb with object fillip to tap or strike smartly. 1
- verb with object fillip to drive by or as by a fillip: Anticipation filliped his passion. 1
- verb without object fillip to make a fillip with the fingers. 1
- noun fillip an act or instance of filliping; a smart tap or stroke. 1
- noun fillip anything that tends to rouse, excite, or revive; a stimulus: Praise is an excellent fillip for waning ambition. 1
- noun fillip Something that acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity. 1
- countable noun fillip If someone or something gives a fillip to an activity or person, they suddenly encourage or improve them. 0
- noun fillip something that adds stimulation or enjoyment 0
- noun fillip the action of holding a finger towards the palm with the thumb and suddenly releasing it outwards to produce a snapping sound 0
- noun fillip a quick blow or tap made by a finger snapped in this way 0
- verb fillip to stimulate or excite 0
- verb fillip to strike or project sharply with a fillip 0
- verb fillip to make a fillip 0
- noun fillip the snap made by a finger which is held down toward the palm by the thumb and then suddenly released 0
- noun fillip a light blow or tap given in this way 0
- noun fillip anything that stimulates or livens up; piquant element 0
- verb transitive fillip to strike, impel, or snap with a fillip 0
- verb transitive fillip to stimulate or liven up 0