English Explanatory Dictionary

improv

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Improvisation.
  2. A form of live entertainment characterized by improvisation and interaction with the audience.
verb
  1. To perform improv.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪmpɹɑv/ /ˈɪmpɹɒv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-improv.wav

Word forms

improv improvs improvving improvved

Etymology

Clipping of improvisation and improvise.

Synonyms

impro

Derived words

improver improvisational comedy improvisational theatre netprov soloprov twoprov
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