improv

adjective

im·​prov ˈim-ˌpräv How to pronounce improv (audio)
: of, relating to, or being improvisation and especially an improvised comedy routine
improv noun

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RuPaul's Drag Race's iconic Snatch Game celebrity impersonation challenge can go one of two ways: Romper room f---ery (season 4, season 14) or a masterclass of improv talent that goes down smoother than a libation flavored with citrus. EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025 Li serves on the board of Charlotte is Creative and is one of the producers for local improv group Shameless Society. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025 Then, with Ramirez on harmonica and Gries on guitar, the cyclist hit the keys and brought fans into a blend of improv comedy and movie trivia with the occasional prize up for grabs. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025 For improv facilitators who run the sessions, take-home wages vary. Sam Sanders, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for improv

Word History

Etymology

short for improvisation

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of improv was in 1978

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“Improv.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improv. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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