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filliping


Meanings
  • Verb (transitive)

    A small, sharp blow or push, especially with the hand or a whip.

    - "He gave the horse a filiping with his whip."
    - "The salesman gave the customer a filiping to close the deal."
  • Verb (intransitive)

    To give a sudden, sharp push or blow.

    - "The wind filipped the pages of the book."
    - "The wave filipped over the boat."

Variants
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fillip , filliped , filliping , fillips
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to strike with the flat of the hand'. From the Old French word 'filep' meaning 'to strike' or 'blow'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'filiping' is also used in the context of surfing, where it refers to a maneuver where a surfer rapidly changes direction.

  2. The word 'filiping' is sometimes used colloquially to describe a sudden, unexpected event or occurrence.


Related Concepts
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  1. strike: Related concept: The act of applying force to an object or surface.

  2. push: Related concept: The act of applying force to move an object.


Culture
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In literature, 'filiping' is used metaphorically to describe sudden changes or turns of events. In music, it is a term used in the context of drumming, where it refers to a sharp, staccato drum roll.

How to Memorize "filliping"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of giving a sharp push or blow.
    - Imagine the impact of the blow or push.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'filiping' with the sensation of a sharp blow or push.
    - Link the word to the idea of sudden change or turning point.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of the word 'filiping' as a sharp, pointed object.
    - Use the acronym 'F-I-L-I-P-I-N-G' to remember the definition: 'Force Is Loudly Implemented, Pushing It Necessarily Gently'.


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