riff
noun
a melodic phrase, often constantly repeated, forming an accompaniment or part of an accompaniment for a soloist.
had riffed
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past perfectof riff.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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During a midweek livestream, Adams had riffed off the results of a poll that asked whether people agreed with the statement “It’s OK to be white.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
On Twitter after the birth announcement, new mom Teigen had riffed on one ramification of motherhood — specifically its possible effect on her online presence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2016
