Phil

//fɪl// adj, name, noun, slang

adj, name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of philosophy. abbreviation, alt-of
  2. 2
    Alternative form of phil.. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Clipping of Philippine. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A short form of the male given name Philip.

    "Trump’s promotion of the channel, which occurs as he simultaneously works to undermine credible news organizations, is cause for alarm, said Phil Napoli, a Duke University professor who specializes in media and democracy and has studied propaganda efforts."

  2. 2
    Clipping of the Philippines. Philippines, US, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, in-plural, slang
  3. 3
    A short form of the female given name Philomena. rare
  4. 4
    A short form of the female given name Philippa. rare

Antonyms

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miso

Example

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"This song was written by Phil last year."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.

Etymology 2

Clipping

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