riff
noun
a melodic phrase, often constantly repeated, forming an accompaniment or part of an accompaniment for a soloist.
are riffing
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present progressiveof riff.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“Women Talking” and “Tár” are two very different films, but they are riffing on the same provocation: God is a woman.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
Though “Brightburn” never says the name “Superman,” it’s clear what comic book IP the Gunns are riffing on.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2019
Users are riffing on the game of the moment, or creating a new one — the weirder your contribution, the better.
From The Verge ● Nov. 5, 2018
It’s like night Twitter, where movie stars are riffing with rock stars and comedians and civilians, and everyone’s friends with everyone, and perhaps a little too pleased with themselves about it.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 31, 2015
