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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : rif
Phonetic Transcription : rɪf



Definition of riff

Origin :
  • "melodic phrase in jazz," 1935 (but said to have been used by musicians since c.1917), of uncertain origin, perhaps a shortened form of riffle, or altered from refrain. The verb is attested from 1942, from the noun. Also in extended use. Related: Riffed; riffing.
  • As in condition : noun circumstances
  • As in leaf : verb flip through
  • As in scan : verb look over, scrutinize lightly
  • As in skim : verb look through cursorily
Example sentences :
  • To explore the unknown Riff country would be interesting indeed.
  • Extract from : « In the Tail of the Peacock » by Isabel Savory
  • In the Riff he might be potted at, he might not: he would risk that.
  • Extract from : « In the Tail of the Peacock » by Isabel Savory
  • Riff suffered as every other village in Great Britain suffered.
  • Extract from : « The Romance of His Life » by Mary Cholmondeley
  • And between the park and the river lies the hidden village of Riff.
  • Extract from : « Notwithstanding » by Mary Cholmondeley
  • At Riff everything was cast in a superior and more modern mould.
  • Extract from : « Notwithstanding » by Mary Cholmondeley
  • And between the road and the river lies the village of Riff.
  • Extract from : « Notwithstanding » by Mary Cholmondeley
  • But Roger brought his coffin back to Riff as a matter of course.
  • Extract from : « Notwithstanding » by Mary Cholmondeley
  • On a sunny September day Dick the absentee was gathered to his fathers at Riff.
  • Extract from : « Notwithstanding » by Mary Cholmondeley
  • Is there any church in the world as beautiful as the old church of Riff where he was buried?
  • Extract from : « Notwithstanding » by Mary Cholmondeley
  • But perhaps Annette had other incentives for clinging to Riff.
  • Extract from : « Notwithstanding » by Mary Cholmondeley

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