schioccare — meaning in English

English meaning

• crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
• fillip noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.

Senses

schioccare is used for these senses in English:

• crack (intransitive) To make a cracking sound.
• crack (transitive) To cause to make a sharp sound.
• fillip (archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.
• fillip (transitive) To strike, project, or propel with a fillip (that is, a finger released quickly after being pressed against the thumb); to flick.

crack — full definition

1. verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
2. verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
3. verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
4. verb To make a joke.
5. noun A thin line or split in a surface.

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.

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