riff

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. A repeated melody line in a song, usually instrumental but sometimes vocal.
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.
3. To tell jokes over a movie or similar performance.

Sinonieme

leaf

riffle

browse

flick

flip

thumb

Vertalings

riff

feuille

pouce

riff

rifeo

melodia

cazda kısa tema

riff

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ɹɪf/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: *rif

Geërf van Old English: hrif

In summary

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