1. something that serves as a stimulus or boost; an incentive
2. a light sharp blow or tap made by flicking a finger

1. to strike or tap lightly with a flick of the finger
2. to provide stimulus or encouragement to something

Examples

• The tax cuts provided a fillip to the struggling economy.
• She gave the marble a fillip with her finger to send it rolling.
• The positive reviews were a welcome fillip to his confidence.
• He filliped the coin across the table.
• The new advertising campaign should fillip sales this quarter.
• A gentle fillip on the nose woke the sleeping cat.
• The grant money will fillip research in renewable energy.