improv

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
16
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈɪmpɹɑv/
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/ˈɪmpɹɑv/ · /ˈɪmpɹɒv/

Definition of improv

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, informal, uncountable)Improvisation.
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noun

  1. (countable, informal, uncountable)Improvisation.
  2. (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.”

verb

  1. To perform improv.

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Etymology

Clipping of improvisation and improvise.

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