ad lib

ad libadv/æd ˈlɪb/

• 1

  At pleasure.

• 2

  At will.

• 3

  As much as desired, to one's fill, without restriction.

  • For one thing I had a splendid supper when I got on board—a whack of cold, lean beef and pighells, bread, butter ad lib., tea, and plenty of good bread.
• 4

  Extemporaneously.

ad libadj/æd ˈlɪb/

• 1

  Extemporaneous, impromptu.

  • We were shocked to learn that the entire show was an ad lib performance. How did they weave it together so expertly on the fly?
• 2

  That provides as much as each one desires, to each one's fill, without restriction.

  • ad lib feed
  • ad lib access

ad libnoun/æd ˈlɪb/

• 1

  actingbroadcastingentertainmentAn instance of something improvised, especially a line.

• 2

  dancingentertainmenthip-hopImprovised vocals added after the main vocals have been recorded which serve to emphasize the rhythm or fill the lyrical bar line.

ad libverb/æd ˈlɪb/

• 1

  To perform without a script.

• 2

  To perform without preparation.

• 3

  To perform extemporaneously.

  • She ad libbed the rest of the scene.
• 4

  entertainmentlifestylemusicTo perform ad libs; to improvise lyrics after the main lyrics have been recorded.

• 5

  entertainmentlifestylemusicTo perform (lyrics) as ad libs.