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extemporaneous story

[ɪk.stɛm.pə'reɪ.ni.əs 'stɔr.i]
nounpl: extemporaneous stories
história improvisa
1. A narrative or tale told without prior preparation or planning; an improvised account or fictional narrative created spontaneously
The comedian delighted the audience with an extemporaneous story about his travels.
O comediante deliciou o público com uma história improvisa sobre suas viagens.
2. A spoken story delivered on the spot without notes or rehearsal, often in response to a prompt or audience request
She was known for her ability to tell extemporaneous stories at dinner parties.
Ela era conhecida por sua habilidade de contar histórias improvisadas nas reuniões de jantar.
NYC Slang
off-the-top-of-your-head story
Synonyms
improvised storyspontaneous narrativeimpromptu taleoff-the-cuff story
Antonyms
prepared storyscripted narrativerehearsed taleplanned account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
história improvisa
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
história de improviso
Alternative phrasing with colloquial flavor
São Paulo
história improvisada
Formal variation commonly used in media
Portugal
história improvisada
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

spin a yarn
tell a tale off the cuff
make it up as you go along
shoot from the hip
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