riffing

rif

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rif]
- /rɪf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rif]
- /rɪf/

Definitions of riffing word

abbreviation RIFFING rif. 1
noun riffing a melodic phrase, often constantly repeated, forming an accompaniment or part of an accompaniment for a soloist. 1
verb without object riffing to perform riffs. 1

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Origin of riffing

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 Riffing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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riffing 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 55% 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.

riffing usage trend in Literature

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