riff

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a Berber living in northern Morocco
  2. noun a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
  3. verb look through a book or other written material

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps a clipping of riffle, or an alteration of refrain.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Riffian

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