n.
Pronunciation: ' fi-l ə p
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: probably of imitative origin
Date: 15th century
1 a : to make a filliping motion with b : to strike or tap with a fillip < fillip ed him on the nose>
2 : to project quickly by or as if by a fillip < fillip crumbs off the table>
3 : STIMULATE <with this to fillip his spirits ― Robert Westerby>