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Noun fillip has 1 sense
  1. bonus, fillip - anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip"
    --1 is a kind of positive stimulus

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Term: Fillip

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A flick or tap given with the fingers as a gesture of encouragement or an expression of satisfaction.

Sample Sentence: After completing her painting, the artist gave it a fillip of approval with a gentle tap.

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Sense 2: A thing that adds excitement, interest, or value to something.

Sample Sentence: The surprise fireworks display at the wedding reception was a fillip that delighted all the guests.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To strike or tap something lightly with the fingers.

Sample Sentence: She filled up her glass and then filliped it to produce a high-pitched sound.

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Sense 2: To provide a boost or stimulus to something.

Sample Sentence: The new marketing campaign is expected to fillip sales and attract more customers.

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