Riffian

Riff or Rif  (rf)

n. pl. Riff or Riffs or Rif or Rifs also Rif·fi (rf)

1. A member of any of several Berber peoples inhabiting Er Rif.

2. The Berber language of this people.

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Riffi·an adj. & n.

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riff  (rf)

n.

1. Music A short rhythmic phrase, especially one that is repeated in improvisation.

2. A clever or inventive commentary or remark: "Those little riffs that had seemed to have such sparkle over drinks ... look all too embarrassing in cold print" (John Richardson).

intr.v. riffed, riff·ing, riffs

To play or make riffs.

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Noun

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Riffian - a Berber living in northern Morocco Riff Berber - a member of an indigenous people of northern Africa