fillip

Meanings

• Noun

  A smart or effective push or stimulus, especially one that helps something to develop or progress.

  - "The new marketing campaign gave the business a much-needed fillip."
  - "His appointment as CEO gave the company a fillip."
  - "The announcement of the merger gave the stock a fillip."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɪlɪp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80652052"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fillip
dip , rip , flip

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Variants

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fillip , filliped , filliping , fillips

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'a blow with the flat of the hand' or 'a tap or smart rap', the modern usage of 'fillip' developed from the idea of a gentle stimulus or encouragement.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fillip' comes from the Old French word 'felippe', meaning 'smack' or 'blow'.

2. The term 'fillip' is sometimes used in horse racing to describe a sudden surge in a horse's speed.

3. The word 'fillip' has been used in the world of finance to describe a sudden increase in the value of an asset.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boost: A significant improvement or increase in something, often used interchangeably with 'fillip'.

2. Stimulus: A substance or situation that initiates a response or reaction, similar to the idea of a 'fillip'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fillip' has been used metaphorically to describe a sudden or unexpected boost or improvement. In music, the term 'fillip' is sometimes used to describe a sudden rhythmic accent or embellishment.

How to Memorize "fillip"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gentle tap or push to help remember the meaning of 'fillip'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fillip' with the idea of a gentle stimulus or encouragement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'fillip' and the meaning 'a smart or effective push or stimulus'.

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