Ad-lib
Pronunciation: /ˈædˈlɪb/
Ad-lib (verb)
- to speak or perform without preparing words in advance.
Examples
- She can ad-lib during presentations effortlessly.
- He decided to ad-lib his speech at the event.
Common collocations: ad-lib a speech, ad-lib lines, ad-lib remarks, spontaneous ad-lib, brief ad-lib
Ad-lib (noun)
- a part of a speech or performance that is not planned.
Examples
- His ad-lib was both funny and insightful.
- The ad-lib added a personal touch to the presentation.