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noun

Definition of fillipnext
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument gave him a sharp fillip on the noggin with her teakettle

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verb

ˈfi-ləp How to pronounce fillip (audio)
as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to used a splash of orange-flavored liqueur to fillip the otherwise ordinary cranberry sauce

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Recent Examples of fillip
Noun
Her education was a synthesis of Classical and Romantic, with the Scottish grounding in logic, reason and intellectual persuasion given a fillip by the improvisations of Miss Christina Kay. — Frances Wilson september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025 China’s foreign minister was due to arrive in New Delhi for talks aimed at rebuilding relations five years after fierce border clashes — efforts which have also been given a fillip by trade pressure from Washington. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
There are micro-twists within the major ones, expressive fillips that blend confessions and aphorisms, and grand reflections along with jousts of seductive wit. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fillip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillip
  1. blow
  2. stimulate
  3. slap
  4. thump
  5. swipe
  6. punch
  7. pound
  8. thud
Noun
  • Patrick Zabi uses his height (6ft 3in) to stride through midfield and blow games apart.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Shares are surging over 24% after issuing blow-away numbers for the quarter and guide.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • Chan’s parents always treated their back pain from laborious food industry jobs with acupuncture and cupping, the practice of using cups or suction on the skin to stimulate blood flow and the flow of chi, or energy.
    — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Featured in over-the-counter topical products, the vitamin A derivative is found ubiquitously in anti-aging skin-care products, selected for its ability to increase cell turnover and stimulate collagen.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulate
Noun
  • Instead, a slap and then reverse-slap of their hands turns to a fist-on-top-of-fist bump, which then wraps up with a classic knuckle tap.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These 16 slaps are lucid and adventurous, featuring random Jay Electronica warblings, DJ Quik rhythms, and a couple of surprisingly appropriate Westside Gunn vignettes.
    — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of slap
Noun
  • Their pitching is good, Griffin Jax could return soon, and Liam Hicks has added some thump to a lineup previously built around three really good hitters (Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda) and a bunch of do-your-job role players.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The lower-vocal harmony struggles to stand out any time the deeper bass thumps.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thump
Noun
  • Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cloud’s message appeared to be a swipe at Freedom, who announced his intentions to compete in the WNBA as players and coaches have spoken out about trans athletes in women and girls’ sports.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of swipe
Noun
  • This warm and spicy perfume is the perfect transitional scent for the season, with a fruity punch that still feels fresh enough for late summer.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Mazda has a reputation for making affordable cars that still pack a punch, and the Mazda3 is no exception.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • The 16,900-pound beam was brought to West Point as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America tour, a nationwide commemoration marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Each morning, Italian fishermen unload crates of scuttling crabs from the backs of their cars and trucks, 100-150 kilograms (up to 330 pounds) at a time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pound
Noun
  • Others joined him and the thud of clubs on tree trunks resumed.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Someone somewhere shrieks, then grunts before hitting the ground with a thud.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of thud

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“Fillip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillip. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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