improv en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɪmpɹɒv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɪmpɹɑv/ (General-American)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Clipping of improvisation and improvise.
Meanings
- (countable, informal, uncountable) Improvisation.
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(countable, uncountable) A form of live entertainment characterized by improvisation and interaction with the audience.
She got her start doing improv at The Second City.
During one improv workshop, Keith Johnstone told me to clear my mind and start again.
2024 May 14, Clay Drinko, “Lower Your Expectations”, in Psychology Today:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| improvs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
netprov · soloprov · twoprov · improver · improvisational comedy · improvisational theatre
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fr impro (informal: improvisation)