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View usage for: (fɪlɪp) Word forms: plural fillipscountable noun [usually singular]If someone or something gives a fillip to an activity or person, they suddenly encourage or improve them. [written] The news gave a fillip to the telecommunications sector. [+ to/for] This will prove a much-needed fillip to racecourses and the racing industry in general. Synonyms: boost, push, spur, spice More Synonyms of fillip fillip in British English (ˈfɪlɪp) noun1. 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 verb4. (transitive) to stimulate or excite 5. (transitive) to strike or project sharply with a fillip 6. (intransitive) to make a fillip Word origin C15 philippe, of imitative origin fillip in American English (ˈfɪlɪp) noun1. 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 transitive4. to strike, impel, or snap with a fillip 5. to stimulate or liven up Word origin echoic extension of flip 1: see chirrup, chirp Examples of 'fillip' in a sentencefillip Definition something that adds stimulation or enjoyment The news gave a tremendous fillip to businesses. Additional synonymsDefinition something that provokes someone to take some kind of action His distrust only acted as a goad to me to prove him wrong. Synonyms incentive, urge, spur, motivation, pressure, stimulus, stimulation, impetus, incitementDefinition something that encourages effort or action There is little incentive to adopt such measures. Synonyms inducement, motive, encouragement, urge, come-on (informal), spur, lure, bait, motivation, carrot (informal), impulse, stimulus, impetus, stimulant, goad, incitement, enticementDefinition the act of prodding He gave the donkey a prod in the backside. Synonyms poke, push, boost, dig, elbow, shove, nudge, jab- fill something out
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Additional synonymsDefinition the act of pushing He gave me a sharp push. Synonyms shove, thrust, butt, elbow, poke, nudge, prod, joltDefinition something that makes life or an activity more exciting The spice of danger will add to the lure. Synonyms excitement, kick (informal), zest, colour, pep, zip (informal), tang, zap (slang), gusto, zing (informal), piquancyDefinition an incentive to get something done Redundancy is the spur for many to embark on new careers. Synonyms stimulus, incentive, impetus, motive, impulse, inducement, incitement, kick up the backside (informal) Definition something that acts as an incentive to (someone) Falling interest rates could be a stimulus to the economy. Synonyms incentive, spur, encouragement, impetus, provocation, inducement, goad, incitement, fillip, shot in the arm (informal), clarion call, geeing-up Definition added interest, flavour, or charm Lemon oil adds zest to your cuppa. Synonyms flavour, taste, savour, kick (informal), spice, relish, smack, tang, piquancy, pungency |