RIFF: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RIFF?

Need another word that means the same as “riff”? Find 6 synonyms for “riff” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Riff” are: flick, flip, leaf, riffle, thumb, riffian

Riff as a Noun

Definitions of "Riff" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “riff” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • A jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation.
  • A short repeated phrase in popular music and jazz, typically used as an introduction or refrain in a song.
  • A Berber living in northern Morocco.
  • A monologue or spoken improvisation, especially a humorous one, on a particular subject.

Synonyms of "Riff" as a noun (1 Word)

riffianA Berber living in northern Morocco.

Usage Examples of "Riff" as a noun

  • Extended riffs on the pitfalls of contemporary romance.
  • A brilliant guitar riff.

Riff as a Verb

Definitions of "Riff" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “riff” as a verb can have the following definitions:

  • Perform a monologue or spoken improvisation on a particular subject.
  • Look through a book or other written material.
  • Play riffs.

Synonyms of "Riff" as a verb (5 Words)

flickRemove with a flick of the hand.
He flicked his Bic.
flipGo mad, go crazy.
My mum will flip if I don t get my homework done tonight.
leaf(of a plant, especially a deciduous one in spring) put out new leaves.
Leaf through a book.
riffleSearch quickly through (something.
She opened a book and riffled the pages.
thumbTurn over pages with or as if with one s thumb.
He was thumbing through USA Today for the umpteenth time.

Usage Examples of "Riff" as a verb

  • The other horns would be riffing behind him.
  • He also riffs on racism and the economy.

Leave a Comment