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Definition of impro

impro

/ˈɪm.proʊ/
Plural:impros
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Adjective:improvisational
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1

British An informal shortening of improvisation, referring to a theatrical, comedic, or musical performance created spontaneously without a script or prior preparation.

Example

"The drama students spent the afternoon practicing impro to sharpen their comedic timing on stage."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'impro' is the standard informal clipping of 'improvisation' in British and Australian English, North American English strongly favors the clipping 'improv'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impro
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