Plural of riff
regular plural
The plural of riff is riffs.
Forms of riff
| Singular | riff /ɹɪf/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | riffs |
| Countable | countable |
Riffs in a sentence
- Listen to one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time!
- Both the Orbit and the Pinnacle are riffs on an idea sketched out in 1917 by Vladimir Tatlin for a monument to international communism.2012, The Economist, London Skyline: Tower Power
- Shades obviously riffs on that story as well as on other popular Twifics.2013, Anne Jamison, Fic: Why Fanfiction Is Taking Over the World, BenBella Books, →ISBN. From the entry Twific
- Such “confusionary riffs,” as they are called, are the topic of a pair of lessons.2010, Eric Schiller, 7 Steps to Better Chess, Las Vegas: Cardoza, page 71. From the entry confusionary
- When Leo is happy, he bursts out in riffs of scat singing, making up little melodies as he goes.2015, Steve Silberman, chapter 2, in Megan Newman, editor, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, New York…. From the entry keening
Meaning of riff
- noun A repeated melody line in a song, usually instrumental but sometimes vocal.
- noun A clever or witty remark.
- noun A variation on something.
Questions about the plural of riff
- What is the plural of riff?
- The plural of riff is riffs.
- Is riff countable?
- Riff is a countable noun.
Source and license
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