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noun (plural riffs) |
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1. series of notes: a short, often repeated series of notes in pop music or jazz that forms a distinctive part of the accompaniment
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2. quip: a quick, witty remark, especially one that is part of a rapid exchange
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intransitive verb (past and past participle riffed, present participle riff·ing, 3rd person present singular riffs) |
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use riffs: to play or make use of riffs as a musical accompaniment to something
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| [Early 20th century. Probably shortening of riffle] |
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