fillip in Italian

fillip in Italian is schioccare, schioccare le dita, schiocco — fillip means something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.

fillip in Italian

schioccare

noun

(archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.

schioccare le dita

noun

(archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.

schiocco

noun

(archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.

scrocchio

noun

(archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.

schioccare

verb

(transitive) To strike, project, or propel with a fillip (that is, a finger released quickly after being pressed against the thumb); to flick.

What does "fillip" mean?

noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
"The tax cut gave a welcome fillip to consumer spending."
noun A quick flick made by pressing a finger against the thumb and releasing it sharply.
"He gave the cork a fillip and sent it skidding across the table."
verb To strike or propel something with a quick flick of the finger, or to stimulate something into greater activity.
"She filliped a crumb off her sleeve."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

fillip in a sentence

The tax cut gave a welcome fillip to consumer spending.
Winning the away leg was just the fillip the squad needed.
He gave the cork a fillip and sent it skidding across the table.
She filliped a crumb off her sleeve.

Similar words in Italian

boost flick flip lift spur stimulate stimulus

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fillip" in Italian?

"fillip" in Italian is schioccare, schioccare le dita, schiocco. fillip means: Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.

How do you use "fillip" in a sentence?

Example: "The tax cut gave a welcome fillip to consumer spending." In Italian, "fillip" is schioccare, schioccare le dita, schiocco.

Are there other ways to say "fillip" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "fillip": schioccare, schioccare le dita, schiocco, scrocchio.

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