Ad-lib (Noun)
Meaning
Remark made spontaneously without prior preparation; "his ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's ad-lib about the mayor's hairpiece brought the house down.
- Her ad-lib about the opposing team's coach was widely reported in the press.
- The actor's ad-lib during the live broadcast was later edited out of the rerun.
- The musician's ad-lib during the solo was so good that it became a signature part of the song.
- The talk show host's ad-lib about the celebrity guest's outfit sparked a heated debate on social media.