filliping Definition

fillip
noun

1. Something that has a stimulating or brightening effect; a boost.
2. A movement of a finger when it is engaged under the thumb and then suddenly released away from the hand.

verb filliped, filliping

1. To excite or stimulate.

Thesaurus: stimulate, spur, arouse, goad, excite.
2. To put into motion by a fillip; to flick.

Thesaurus: hit, rap, tap, slap, pat.

Etymology: 16c as philippe.