Filla

/ˈfɪlə/ noun

Definition

A material used to fill gaps, holes, or cracks in surfaces, or in some contexts, a variant spelling of 'filler' in certain English dialects.

Etymology

From Old English 'fyllan' (to fill), shortened to 'filla' in informal speech and dialect, though 'filler' is the standard spelling in modern English.

Kelly Says

While 'filler' is standard, 'filla' survives in regional dialects and casual speech—it's one of those words that shows how informal shortcuts eventually reshape what counts as 'correct' English.

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