improv

[ im-prov ]

noun

, Informal.

1. improvisation.

improv

/ ˈɪmprɒv /

noun

1. improvised performance, esp by a comedian

Word History and Origins

Origin of improv¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

Quanta Magazine recently spoke with Loh about his approach to coaching, why he enrolled in improv comedy classes and the reason he often runs from place to place.

From Quanta Magazine

In improv the principle is if you start doing something, you’re not supposed to suddenly go and say, “Oh, no, sorry, that was wrong.”

From Quanta Magazine

He even acted in skits, a skill he didn’t pick up again until joining college improv, from where it would shape his career trajectory.

From Washington Post

He said he had recently taken rap improv classes to improve his ability to think on his feet, and found it terrifying.

From Washington Post

You wouldn’t trust an improv actor playing a doctor to give you medical advice.

From MIT Technology Review

Female stars of the nation's premier improv collective read a gay friend's Grindr messages.

From The Daily Beast

Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, and a host of others got their start with the improv troupe.

From The Daily Beast

Developing a solid rapport with your fellow cast members to allow for some magical improv when the cameras start rolling?

From The Daily Beast

But he becomes animated when talking about his background in musical theater, improv comedy, and character acting.

From The Daily Beast

The 30-year-old actor was primarily known for his comedy chops—a product of the improv-heavy Judd Apatow talent factory.

From The Daily Beast

It is certain, Virgil is much indebted to him, tho' he has much improv'd his Manner.

From Project Gutenberg

A Genius, in order to be much improv'd, should be well workt, and kept in close Application to its proper Pursuit.

From Project Gutenberg

John Andrews tells the story of the school boys who, in the phrase of the day, "improv'd" the coast on School Street.

From Project Gutenberg

The blooming boy, who left his image in my young heart, is at four and twenty improv'd in every grace that fix'd him there.

From Project Gutenberg

When will human Reason be sufficiently improv'd to see the Advantage of this!

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• ad-lib
• brainstorm
• concoct
• contrive
• devise
• dream up
• invent
• throw together