nounπShareA repeated instrumental melody line in a song."Listen to one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time!"musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clever or witty remark."During the meeting, Sarah offered a quick, funny riff that broke the tension and made everyone laugh. "languageentertainmentcommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA variation on something."Here are a few example sentences, ordered by clarity and simplicity for English learners: "The comedian's joke was just a riff on a common news story." "Her painting was a colorful riff on the famous Mona Lisa." " musicentertainmentstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spoof."The comedian's act was a hilarious riff on office meetings, exaggerating all the awkward silences and pointless jargon. "entertainmentculturemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo improvise in the performance or practice of an art, especially by expanding on or making novel use of traditional themes."The jazz musician began to riff on the familiar melody, adding unexpected notes and rhythms. "musicartentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo riffle."He nervously began to riff through the stack of papers on his desk, searching for the missing report. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe belly; the bowels."After Thanksgiving dinner, I loosened my belt because my riff was so full. "bodyorgananatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
