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   ad lib

   /ˌadˈlɪb/

   adverb

   • 1. without previous preparation: "I spoke ad lib"
   • ▪ (especially as a direction) with free rhythm and expression: "he's given the task of interrupting the orchestra, playing ad lib and out of time"
   • 2. as much and as often as desired: "the price includes meals and drinks ad lib"

   adjective

   • 1. spoken or performed without previous preparation: "an ad-lib commentary"
   • ▪ performed with free rhythm and expression: "the last track is an ad lib untitled jam by the whole bunch"
   • 2. occurring, used, or distributed as often as necessary or desired: "the pigs are fed on an ad-lib basis"

   verb

   • 1. speak or perform in public without previously preparing one's words: "Charles had to ad-lib because he'd forgotten his script"

   noun

   • 1. a remark or speech made without previous preparation: "he came up with an apt ad lib"

   Word Origin mid 18th century (as an adverb): abbreviation of ad libitum.

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