"riffage" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From riff + -age. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|riff|age}} riff + -age Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} riffage (uncountable)
  1. (informal) guitar riffs Tags: informal, uncountable
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