phil

noun
UK: /fɪl/
US: /fɪl/

  1. A short form of the name Philip.

    1. Phil is my best friend's name. [ ] [ ]
    2. My neighbor Phil is a very kind person who always helps others in need. [ ] [ ]
phil verb

  1. To fill something completely.

    1. Please Phil the glass. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can you Phil this form out before submitting your application online Phil [ ] [ ]

  2. To perform the duties of a job or role.

    1. Phil will Phil in today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Phil will Phil the role until a permanent replacement can be found soon. [ ] [ ]
phil suffix

  1. Used before a name, as a suffix, to indicate love or affection for something specified.

    1. I'm an Anglophile. [ ] [ ]
    2. Phil is a bibliophile he just loves collecting rare books from different eras. [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "phil" is /fɪl/ in British English and /fɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "phil": "Phil is my best friend's name.". More examples on the page.