Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rif]
- /rɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rif]
- /rɪf/
Definitions of riffed word
- abbreviation RIFFED rif. 1
- noun riffed a melodic phrase, often constantly repeated, forming an accompaniment or part of an accompaniment for a soloist. 1
- verb without object riffed to perform riffs. 1
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Origin of riffed
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; special use of RIF
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Parts of speech for Riffed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
riffed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
riffed usage trend in Literature
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verb riffed
- noodled — Simple past tense and past participle of noodle.
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