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ad-libber

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.05 in modern English

Syllables
ad-lib-ber
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who ad libs, particularly one who is well known for skill in ad libbing.

Example Sentences

  • "As you may have heard, Bobby D. isn’t much of an ad-libber."

Etymology

From ad lib + -er.

Inflected Forms

ad-libbers (plural)

Questions

What does ad-libber mean?
A person who ad libs, particularly one who is well known for skill in ad libbing.
Where does ad-libber come from?
From ad lib + -er.

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