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Meaning of riff

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

riff

Pronunciation:/ɹɪf/

noun

Definitions

  1. A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

    Example: Listen to one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time!

  2. A clever or witty remark.

  3. A variation on something.

  4. A spoof.

verb

Definitions

  1. To improvise in the performance or practice of an art, especially by expanding on or making novel use of traditional themes.

  2. To riffle.