ad libs
/AE1 D L IH0 B Z/adverb
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As much as desired, to one's fill, without restriction.
- 2
At pleasure.
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At will.
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Extemporaneously.
adjective
- 1
Extemporaneous, impromptu.
verb
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To perform without a script.
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To perform without preparation.
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To perform extemporaneously.
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(music, chiefly hip hop, intransitive) To perform ad libs; to improvise lyrics after the main lyrics have been recorded.
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(music, chiefly hip hop, transitive) To perform (lyrics) as ad libs.
noun
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(acting) An instance of something improvised, especially a line.
- 2
(music, chiefly hip-hop) Improvised vocals added after the main vocals have been recorded which serve to emphasize the rhythm or fill the lyrical bar line.
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