chiquenaude — meaning in English

English meaning

• fillip noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
• flick noun A quick, light movement, often with the fingers or wrist.

Senses

chiquenaude is used for these senses in English:

• fillip (archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.
• flick (fencing) A cut that lands with the point, often involving a whip of the foible of the blade to strike at a concealed target.

fillip — full definition

1. noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
2. noun A quick flick made by pressing a finger against the thumb and releasing it sharply.
3. verb To strike or propel something with a quick flick of the finger, or to stimulate something into greater activity.

flick — full definition

1. noun A quick, light movement, often with the fingers or wrist.
2. noun A movie (informal).
3. verb To move or hit something with a short, quick motion.

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