improv
pronunciation
How to pronounce improv in British English:
UK [ɪmp'ru:v]
How to pronounce improv in American English:
US [ˈɪmˌprɑv]
Word Origin
- improv (n.)
- 1970 as colloquial shortening for improvisation. The New York City comedy club, founded in 1963, was, in full, The Improvisation.
Example
- 1. I grew up in the improv world .
- 2. As an actor , do you get to suggest bits of dialogue or do some improv ?
- 3. This improv fashion show was cancelled at the last minute by the congress secretariat .