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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)
| riffian | A 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)
| flick | Remove with a flick of the hand. He flicked his Bic. |
| flip | Go 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. |
| riffle | Search quickly through (something. She opened a book and riffled the pages. |
| thumb | Turn 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.