Jul 5, 2019 · The other player responded "riffing". What does the verb, to riff, or the adjective, riffing, mean in this context ? Was it used more similar to "gloating", "babbling" or something …

Apr 21, 2020 · The original meaning of the verb to riff off came from jazz, where it specifically meant to borrow and elaborate on (a musical phrase) - as opposed to to rip off (which simply …

Feb 26, 2021 · "Take it easy and riff" and expression created by the writers. A riff is a repeated musical phrase. To "riff" on something means to take a theme and repeat it, often with small …

Nov 13, 2022 · My guess is it's wordplay riffing off constructions like The Great British Bake-Off and (primarily American) chili cook-offs. The fact that duck here is a noun rather than a verb is …

Dec 17, 2023 · Sample utterances with comments: 1 I have always wanted to talk to her when I saw her. [buzzer] Redo: I always wanted to talk to her when I saw her. [OK] OR I always want …

It's "unnatural" phrasing riffing off recently high-profile non-grammatical take the knee. There's nothing to learn about English grammar here - just "Twitterspeak".

In Sweet Smell of Success (1957), Steve Dallas about to meet J.J who is responsible for getting him fired so D'Angelo advises him: D'Angelo: Steve, you'll do what you want, but it can't hurt. …

Feb 28, 2020 · The collocation hopping mad (very angry) has been common on both sides of the pond for centuries, but spitting mad has started to gain traction recently, particularly is the US. …

Jun 27, 2023 · A short-sleeved shirt or dress shirt. T-shirts are not considered real shirts. They are a separate category. Have you started to close your questions yet or still playing selfish?

Sep 2, 2016 · We should wash our face with clean water. We should wash our faces with clean water. Which is more natural, 'face' or 'faces'? Does the plural subject 'we' require a plural …