Extemporizing

/ɛkˈstɛmpəraɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of extemporize; the act of creating, performing, or speaking without advance preparation (American spelling).

Etymology

Regular present participle form of 'extemporize,' created by adding '-ing' to the verb base.

Kelly Says

Improvisational theater actors spend years extemporizing, building skills to think fast and make bold choices that entertain audiences without a safety net.

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