riff
Example Sentences
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After the comedian riffs with the “patient,” the audience weighs in on the issue with green and red “thumbs up/thumbs down” paddles, often yelling out comments or directly querying the participant.
From Los Angeles Times
Dylan didn’t quote himself in that particular riff, but he could have, and “Highway of Diamonds” is absolutely another piece of evidence in that regard.
From Salon
In August 1966, the Beatles led their album “Revolver” with Harrison’s “Taxman,” a jagged riff that doubled as a fiscal protest.
“We don’t have a permit,” cracked host Ego Nwodim, riffing on scrappy independent tactics in her monologue.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Johnson can riff with the best of them, with Mr. McCarrol his perfect foil; the two also wrote the screenplay together.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
