- an act or instance of striking something with the nail of a finger snapped from the end of a thumb; a smart tap or stroke.
- anything that tends to rouse, excite, or revive; a stimulus: Praise is an excellent fillip for waning ambition.
- to strike with a fillip.
- to tap or strike smartly.
- to drive by or as by a fillip: Anticipation filliped his passion.
- to make a fillip with the fingers.
- something that adds stimulation or enjoyment
- the action of holding a finger towards the palm with the thumb and suddenly releasing it outwards to produce a snapping sound
- a quick blow or tap made by a finger snapped in this way
- to stimulate or excite
- to strike or project sharply with a fillip
- to make a fillip
