Antonyms for riff

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

Synonyms for riff

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