1noun
a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
01 Word definition
riff
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is RIFF a word?
Yes. RIFF is a 4-letter noun. a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-I-F-FHow do you spell RIFF?
RIFF contains 4 letters, begins with R, and ends with F.
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2verb
look through a book or other written material
“He thumbed through the report”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗flickflipthumbriffleleaf
02 Letter breakdown
How is RIFF spelled?
R1I2F3F4
03 Word-game status
Can you play RIFF?
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FAQ Quick answers
About RIFF.
How do you spell RIFF?
RIFF is spelled R-I-F-F. It contains 4 letters.