Riffian
noun, plural Riffs, Riffi
[rif-ee] /ˈrɪf i/ (Show IPA). (especially collectively) Riff.
1.
a member of the Berber people living in Er Rif in northern Morocco.
2.
Er Rif.
noun
1.
(in jazz or rock music) a short series of chords
verb
2.
(intransitive) to play or perform riffs in jazz or rock music
3.
(informal) to speak amusingly or make (amusing comments or remarks)
riff 1
riff 2
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