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Impromptu

Ih-MPRAH-mptoo

/ˌɪˈmprɑːmptuː/

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Syllable breakdown

impromptu

Dictionary meaning

Without advance preparation.

Examples

  • A witty impromptu must not sound premeditated.

Synonyms: ad lib

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