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riffs Meaning & Definition

What Does Riffs Mean?

Riffs is used as a noun meaning plural of riff. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of riff. As a verb, it means To improvise in the performance or practice of an art, especially by expanding on or making novel use of traditional themes.

Riffs Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of riff

Riffs as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of riff

Noun

  1. A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

    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

  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.

Noun

  1. The belly; the bowels.

Synonyms of Riffs

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Riffs in a Sentence

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

Word Forms & Grammar

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