Fillip
(noun)
- A thing that adds interest or excitement to something.
- A movement made by bending the last joint of the finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it; a flick.
- A snap of the finger and thumb together.
Origin:
From french; related to filer 'to spin, file'.
Examples:
- The success of the company gave a fillip to the stock market.
- With a fillip of his wrist, he sent the coin spinning into the air.
- She gave her hair a fillip to make sure it was neat.