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RIFFING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word riffing. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word riffing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RIFFING

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jamming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems

playing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of playing a musical instrument

• the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation

• the performance of a part or role in a drama

extemporizing
verbv
verb

• manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand

• perform without preparation

improvising
verb, nounv, n
verb

• perform without preparation

• manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand

soloing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any activity that is performed alone without assistance

• a musical composition for one voice or instrument (with or without accompaniment)

• a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied

adverb

• without anybody else or anything else

adjective satellite

• composed or performed by a single voice or instrument

verb

• fly alone, without a co-pilot or passengers

• perform a piece written for a single instrument

vamping
verbv
noun

• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

• an improvised musical accompaniment

• piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe

verb

• make up

• piece (something old) with a new part

• act seductively with (someone)

• provide (a shoe) with a new vamp

flick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)

• a short stroke

• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

verb

• flash intermittently

• look through a book or other written material

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a quick motion

• shine unsteadily

• twitch or flutter

• cause to make a snapping sound

• touch or hit with a light, quick blow

• remove with a flick (of the hand)

flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

leaf
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

• a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)

• hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)

verb

• look through a book or other written material

• turn over pages

• produce leaves, of plants

riffian
nounn
noun

• a Berber living in northern Morocco

riffle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small wave on the surface of a liquid

• shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their corners

verb

• twitch or flutter

• look through a book or other written material

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• shuffle (playing cards) by separating the deck into two parts and riffling with the thumbs so the cards intermix

thumb
nounn
noun

• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

• the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

• a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

verb

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• look through a book or other written material

• feel or handle with the fingers

Best Hypernyms For RIFFING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for riffing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
berber ostinato peruse play spiel

Alternatives for JAMMING

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