FILLIP

I. transitive verb Etymology: probably of imitative origin Date: 15th century 1. to make a ~ing motion with, to strike or tap with a ~ , to project quickly by or as if by a ~ , stimulate , II. noun Date: 1519 1. a blow or gesture made by the sudden forcible straightening of a finger curled up against the thumb, a short sharp blow ; buffet , something tending to arouse or excite: as, stimulus , a trivial addition ; embellishment , a significant and often unexpected development ; wrinkle