Phil

A short form of the male given name Philip.

Adjective

  1. Clipping of Philippine.

Origin

Clipping

Forms

Phil. phil phil.

Proper noun Entry 2

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

Origin

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

Forms

Phill

Derived

Felkin Phan Phildickian

Proper noun Philippines, US

  1. Clipping of the Philippines.

Forms

the Phils. phil phil. Phil.

Proper noun rare

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

Forms

phil phil. Phil.

Noun

  1. Abbreviation of philosophy.

Forms

phil phil. Phil.