2syllables
fillips
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fillips is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, fillips is hyphenated as:
Definitions offillips
1noun
- The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.
- A smart strike or tap made using this action, or (by extension) by other means.
- (by extension) Something unimportant, a trifle; also, the brief time it takes to flick one's finger (see noun sense 1); a jiffy.
- (by extension) Something that excites or stimulates.
Example: "The athlete’s victory provided a much-needed fillip for national pride."
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