riff
noun
a melodic phrase, often constantly repeated, forming an accompaniment or part of an accompaniment for a soloist.
had been riffing
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past perfect progressiveof riff.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, some other childhoods got in the way, Kutcher revealed Thursday in an interview with Cheddar News, where he had been riffing on cryptocurrency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2021
He was looking to accompany a unique rhythm track that Campbell had been riffing on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2014
