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Phil.

A short form of the male given name Philip.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/fɪl/

  1. A short form of the male given name Philip.

  2. A short form of the female given name Philippa.

    rare
Where this word comes from

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

name/fɪl/

  1. A short form of the female given name Philomena.

    rare
Where this word comes from

Clipping

noun/fɪl/

  1. Abbreviation of philosophy.

    abbreviation · alt-of
Where this word comes from

Clipping

name/fɪl/

  1. Clipping of the Philippines.

    Philippines · US · abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · in-plural · slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping

adj/fɪl/

  1. Clipping of Philippine.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Clipping

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