Synonyms for riffrɪf

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Riff, Riffian(noun)

    a Berber living in northern Morocco

  2. riff(verb)

    a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation

  3. flick, flip, thumb, riffle, leaf, riff(verb)

    look through a book or other written material

    Synonyms:
    thumb, pitch, throw, twitch, click, toss, flip over, switch, turn over, flick, riff, leaf, tack, alternate, riffle, flip, ripple, interchange, snap, flip-flop, flip out, flicker, hitch, ruffle, finger, jerk, cockle, sky, hitchhike, undulate

  4. riff(verb)

    play riffs

    Synonyms:
    leaf, thumb, flick, flip, riffle

Wiktionary

  1. riff(noun)

    To improvise in the performance or practice of an art, especially by expanding on or making novel use of traditional themes.
  2. riff(noun)

    A clever or witty remark.

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