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ad-lib

verb

/ˌæd ˈlɪb/

Meaning

to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise

The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.

ad-lib remark

improvise, extemporize, invent, wing it

prepare, rehearse

ad-lib speech, ad-lib joke, ad-lib performance

To separate or cut apart.

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

to give a title or designation to someone or something

To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.