1. Propel (a small object) with a flick of the finger. 2. Strike (someone or something) slightly and smartly. 3. Stimulate or urge (someone or something).
noun
1. Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity. 2. (Archaic) A movement made by bending the last joint of the finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it; a flick of the finger. 3. A slight smart stroke or tap.
"The company-wide bonus will be a fillip for employee morale at the end of the month."
"With a fillip of two fingers, Serena flicked the acorn across the table."
"Springtime usually provides a fillip to both home and automotive sales."
Put the tip of your index or middle finger against the pad of your thumb and flick it. You have just executed the original meaning of the word "fillip." This word is likely an onomatopoeia — it appeared in the mid-16th century around the same time as the words "flip" and "flirt." ...
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