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ad-libbed story

[/ˈæd lɪbd ˈstɔːri/]
nounpl: ad-libbed stories
história improvisada
1. A narrative or tale that is created spontaneously without prior planning or preparation, delivered extemporaneously
The comedian told an ad-libbed story about his awkward encounter at the grocery store.
O comediante contou uma história improvisada sobre seu encontro desconfortável no supermercado.
2. A spoken account that is made up on the spot, often in performance or casual conversation
During the podcast, the host shared an ad-libbed story that had everyone laughing.
Durante o podcast, o apresentador compartilhou uma história improvisada que fez todos rirem.
NYC Slang
off-the-top-of-your-head story
Synonyms
improvised storyextemporaneous talespontaneous narrativemade-up storyoff-the-cuff tale
Antonyms
scripted storyprepared narrativerehearsed talewritten story

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
história improvisada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
história de improviso
Colloquial alternative
São Paulo
história improvisada
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
história improvável
May also use 'narrativa improvisada' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to wing it
play it by ear
make it up as you go
think on your feet
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