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improv.

Improvisation.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪmpɹɑv/General-American/ˈɪmpɹɒv/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Improvisation.

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

    countable · uncountable
    She got her start doing improv at The Second City.
Where this word comes from

Clipping of improvisation and improvise.

verb/ˈɪmpɹɑv/General-American/ˈɪmpɹɒv/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To perform improv.

Where this word comes from

Clipping of improvisation and improvise.

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