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riff

3 entries found.


Main Entry:
1riff 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1riff
Pronunciation:
\ˈrif\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
probably by shortening & alteration from refrain
Date:
1935
1: an ostinato phrase (as in jazz) typically supporting a solo improvisation ; also : a piece based on such a phrase2: a rapid energetic often improvised verbal outpouring ; especially : one that is part of a comic performance3: a succinct usually witty comment4: a distinct variation : take <a disturbing…riff on the Cinderella story — Daria Donnelly>
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