ad-lib

Related to ad-lib: ad libitum feeding

ad-lib

1. adjective Of or characterized by an impromptu fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. Jazz improv is always a bit ad-lib by design; you can't plan what you might play!

2. adverb Done in an impromptu or free-hand fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. His comedy is always so unique; I hear he does the whole thing ad-lib.

3. noun Something, usually performative in nature, that is done with little or no preparation beforehand. His speech this morning felt like it was a bit of an ad-lib. I don't think he prepared any notes ahead of time.

4. verb To say, do, or perform something in an impromptu fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. I had forgotten to rehearse my lines for the audition, so I just decided to ad-lib the whole way through.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

muck-raking
back and forth
bulletproof
appropriate for
merry-andrew
preppie
preppy
a little
weird and wonderful
precious little

References in periodicals archive

The fifth classic ad-lib is from director Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining (1980).

Magical Movie Ad-Libs

The food's good, but droll and 'irreverent' ad-libs would definitely make it taste-even better!

Food crawl and laugh fest to look forward to

"If I have friends in I ad-lib about them and it is different every night.

Ria reclaims her childhood role as Acorn Antiques comes to town

Pauline Johnston,MoniqueJohnston-Dears,Emma Dears,Elaine Smith and Serena Sillcott; Emma Dears,far right, with her fiance,Rob Preston (Living Ventures) enjoy a meal with friends Paul Dalglish and fiancee Serena; The manager of Sapporo Teppanyaki,Dimitris Mosfilis, with chef Woody; Prohibition bartenders joined in the fun and kept the cocktails flowing!; Chris Hill (manager,Cotton Club), Ian McNabb and Steve Walter (Living Ventures) at Ad-lib; Paul Moran (LivingVentures) joins Paul Dalglish and Rob Preston at Prohibition; Ricky Gervais lookalike,aka Billy Hughes; Emma Dears and Rob Preston (LivingVentures)

SOCIAL Diary: A week in the night life of the North West

So, we suggest that other editions of 'The Crawl' should put 'ability to entertainingly ad-lib' at the top of their list of casting 'musts,' right up there with 'popularity,' 'looks' and 'star value.'

Ability to entertainingly ad-lib a must for TV food show hosts

So she did an ad-lib piece direct to my camera lasting 30 seconds or so, mentioning my wife's name.

We will miss you, Liz; RECORD READERS

Electing to ad-lib both initially and at stages throughout - including a ribald rib-tickler about the length of my manhood and frequently suggesting lines and details for this review - his slick set was as soul-baring as ever.

REVIEW; Croc of Wit, The Globe, Cardiff

I do usually try to prepare a speech for things like this, but I have to admit that the last four lines of my speech were written by BAFTA and I had to ad-lib the rest.

Dustin Hoffman forgot BAFTA speech due to stage fright

"The best ad-lib ensemble in the UK," London Evening Standard Cast for this performance is currently scheduled to be: Paul Merton, Suki Webster, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson and Mike McShane.

culture: Latest from The Journal Tyne Theatre; hot ticket

As the bidding mounted, Gladstone saw his chance to dust down the prepared ad-lib. Pointing to Hancock, 'Come on Nick - you thought it was all over.

Football: Small still sharp in pleasing audiences

His favourite character was Smee, brilliantly played by Mike Newman, who had the audience in stitches with his madcap antics and mastery of the ad-lib.

Who needs a dame as Peter Pan soars; PANTO REVIEWS

But as usual with CragRats, it is the unexpected extras that really make this pantomime one to remember - such as the innuendos and the seemingly ad-lib comments from the actors.

Sorcerer's simply magical!

ad-lib their way through parts of the show, including a now-familiar exchange that goes something like this:

Tuner tossing onstage barbs at Post scribe

The best part of the programme is where Brian reveals he has been to a certain person's house with a film crew,allowing him to ad-lib in a funny way.

Telly: Must see TV

This means they have to ad-lib and make it up as they go along without stumbling.

Television: Biggest challenge yet for presenters

词组	ad-lib
释义	ad-lib Related to ad-lib: ad libitum feeding ad-lib 1. adjective Of or characterized by an impromptu fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. Jazz improv is always a bit ad-lib by design; you can't plan what you might play! 2. adverb Done in an impromptu or free-hand fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. His comedy is always so unique; I hear he does the whole thing ad-lib. 3. noun Something, usually performative in nature, that is done with little or no preparation beforehand. His speech this morning felt like it was a bit of an ad-lib. I don't think he prepared any notes ahead of time. 4. verb To say, do, or perform something in an impromptu fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. I had forgotten to rehearse my lines for the audition, so I just decided to ad-lib the whole way through. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: muck-raking back and forth bulletproof appropriate for merry-andrew preppie preppy a little weird and wonderful precious little References in periodicals archive The fifth classic ad-lib is from director Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining (1980). Magical Movie Ad-Libs The food's good, but droll and 'irreverent' ad-libs would definitely make it taste-even better! Food crawl and laugh fest to look forward to "If I have friends in I ad-lib about them and it is different every night. Ria reclaims her childhood role as Acorn Antiques comes to town Pauline Johnston,MoniqueJohnston-Dears,Emma Dears,Elaine Smith and Serena Sillcott; Emma Dears,far right, with her fiance,Rob Preston (Living Ventures) enjoy a meal with friends Paul Dalglish and fiancee Serena; The manager of Sapporo Teppanyaki,Dimitris Mosfilis, with chef Woody; Prohibition bartenders joined in the fun and kept the cocktails flowing!; Chris Hill (manager,Cotton Club), Ian McNabb and Steve Walter (Living Ventures) at Ad-lib; Paul Moran (LivingVentures) joins Paul Dalglish and Rob Preston at Prohibition; Ricky Gervais lookalike,aka Billy Hughes; Emma Dears and Rob Preston (LivingVentures) SOCIAL Diary: A week in the night life of the North West So, we suggest that other editions of 'The Crawl' should put 'ability to entertainingly ad-lib' at the top of their list of casting 'musts,' right up there with 'popularity,' 'looks' and 'star value.' Ability to entertainingly ad-lib a must for TV food show hosts So she did an ad-lib piece direct to my camera lasting 30 seconds or so, mentioning my wife's name. We will miss you, Liz; RECORD READERS Electing to ad-lib both initially and at stages throughout - including a ribald rib-tickler about the length of my manhood and frequently suggesting lines and details for this review - his slick set was as soul-baring as ever. REVIEW; Croc of Wit, The Globe, Cardiff I do usually try to prepare a speech for things like this, but I have to admit that the last four lines of my speech were written by BAFTA and I had to ad-lib the rest. Dustin Hoffman forgot BAFTA speech due to stage fright "The best ad-lib ensemble in the UK," London Evening Standard Cast for this performance is currently scheduled to be: Paul Merton, Suki Webster, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson and Mike McShane. culture: Latest from The Journal Tyne Theatre; hot ticket As the bidding mounted, Gladstone saw his chance to dust down the prepared ad-lib. Pointing to Hancock, 'Come on Nick - you thought it was all over. Football: Small still sharp in pleasing audiences His favourite character was Smee, brilliantly played by Mike Newman, who had the audience in stitches with his madcap antics and mastery of the ad-lib. Who needs a dame as Peter Pan soars; PANTO REVIEWS But as usual with CragRats, it is the unexpected extras that really make this pantomime one to remember - such as the innuendos and the seemingly ad-lib comments from the actors. Sorcerer's simply magical! ad-lib their way through parts of the show, including a now-familiar exchange that goes something like this: Tuner tossing onstage barbs at Post scribe The best part of the programme is where Brian reveals he has been to a certain person's house with a film crew,allowing him to ad-lib in a funny way. Telly: Must see TV This means they have to ad-lib and make it up as they go along without stumbling. Television: Biggest challenge yet for presenters
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