noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Improvisation. countable, informal, uncountable
2. 2
   A form of live entertainment characterized by improvisation and interaction with the audience. countable, uncountable

   "During one improv workshop, Keith Johnstone told me to clear my mind and start again."

Verb

1. 1
   To perform improv.

Synonyms

All synonyms

improimproimprovisational comedyimprovisational comedyimprovisational theatreimprovisational theatre

Example

More examples

"Tom and Mary play improv together."

Etymology

Clipping of improvisation and improvise.

Related phrases

improvisational comedyimprovisational theatre

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