Filliping

/ˈfɪlɪpɪŋ/ verb (present participle), noun

Definition

The action of flicking with the fingers, or the process of providing stimulus or encouragement.

Etymology

Present participle of 'fillip,' formed by adding '-ing' to the verb stem without doubling the final consonant since the stress doesn't fall on it.

Kelly Says

In pool and billiards, 'filliping' a ball is a specific illegal technique—showing how every sport develops tiny vocabulary words for illegal moves that are just quick finger-tricks.

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