Fillipeen

/ˌfɪlɪˈpin/ noun

Definition

A small or lesser fillip; a minor boost or trivial flick.

Etymology

Diminutive form of 'fillip' created with the suffix '-een' (from Irish 'in'), creating a word meaning a smaller version of the thing described.

Kelly Says

The '-een' suffix appears in English mostly from Irish influence (colleen, keen, shebeen) and creating diminutives—a 'fillipeen' is like a tiny spark compared to a real 'fillip.'

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