What does that mean: "To riff"?
Hi, guys. There is a sentence in the book I read, which sounds as follows:

'...' he thought, then RIFFED: "Take that, ya dirty rat!"

What does this RIFFED mean?

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What does that mean: "To riff"?
Hi, guys. There is a sentence in the book I read, which sounds as follows:

'...' he thought, then RIFFED: "Take that, ya dirty rat!"

What does this RIFFED mean?

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You should put the word in context because It could many different things. I think the main meaning is a short melodic line played over and over that acts as a harmonic base for other playing or solos. (it's a musical term)

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There's a few definitions for "riff", but aside from a musical riff, it usually means an improvised outpour of creativity.  "To riff" would mean performing this outpour.

But.... for your sentence, it would probably mean a short, snappy comment.  Judging from the actual comment, the sentence is probably ironic. ;)

Makes me think of a tiny dog: "riff! riff!!"

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