Fillip

/ˈfɪlɪp/
noun

Something that encourages or boosts something else.

The tax reduction was a fillip to the construction industry.
Visual representation of "fillip" - Something that encourages or boosts something else.

Often appears as...

  • a fillip to
  • provide a fillip

Usage tips

Approving

noun

A quick, light blow or touch, usually using your fingers.

He gave me a fillip on the nose.
Visual representation of "fillip" - A quick, light blow or touch, usually using your fingers.

Often appears as...

  • fillip on the nose
  • light fillip
verb

To strike or touch lightly with your fingers.

He filliped the dust off his jacket.
Visual representation of "fillip" - To strike or touch lightly with your fingers.

Often appears as...

  • fillip the dust
  • fillip gently
noun

Something that encourages or boosts something else.

The tax reduction was a fillip to the construction industry.
Visual representation of "fillip" - Something that encourages or boosts something else.

Often appears as...

  • a fillip to
  • provide a fillip

Usage tips

Approving

noun

A quick, light blow or touch, usually using your fingers.

He gave me a fillip on the nose.
Visual representation of "fillip" - A quick, light blow or touch, usually using your fingers.

Often appears as...

  • fillip on the nose
  • light fillip
verb

To strike or touch lightly with your fingers.

He filliped the dust off his jacket.
Visual representation of "fillip" - To strike or touch lightly with your fingers.

Often appears as...

  • fillip the dust
  • fillip gently
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "fillip"
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Positive Connotation

Often implies a beneficial impact on something or a pleasant enhancement.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
The new policy acted as a fillip for small businesses.
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Metaphorical Use

Commonly used in a metaphorical sense rather than describing a physical action.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Her encouraging words were a fillip to his confidence.
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Associated with Improvement

Indicates something that causes a small but noticeable improvement or advantage.

Illustration for Associated with Improvement
The improved weather was a welcome fillip to the tourist season.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

Often implies a beneficial impact on something or a pleasant enhancement.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
The new policy acted as a fillip for small businesses.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Use

Commonly used in a metaphorical sense rather than describing a physical action.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Her encouraging words were a fillip to his confidence.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Associated with Improvement

Indicates something that causes a small but noticeable improvement or advantage.

Illustration for Associated with Improvement
The improved weather was a welcome fillip to the tourist season.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

Often implies a beneficial impact on something or a pleasant enhancement.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
The new policy acted as a fillip for small businesses.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Use

Commonly used in a metaphorical sense rather than describing a physical action.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Her encouraging words were a fillip to his confidence.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Associated with Improvement

Indicates something that causes a small but noticeable improvement or advantage.

Illustration for Associated with Improvement
The improved weather was a welcome fillip to the tourist season.
Visual representation of the word "Fillip"

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