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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

riffing

/rɪfɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does riffing mean?

verb

To improvise or play a musical phrase or passage repeatedly, often in a repetitive or rhythmic manner. To talk or write about something in a casual or informal way, often using slang or colloquialisms.

Example

"The guitarist began riffing on the power chord, creating a hypnotic rhythm that drew the crowd in."

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