"soloprov" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of solo + improv Etymology templates: {{blend|en|solo|improv}} Blend of solo + improv Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} soloprov (uncountable)
  1. (comedy) Improv (usually improvisational comedy) performed by a single improviser. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Comedy Related terms: twoprov
    Sense id: en-soloprov-en-noun-T9lLjpz~ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: comedy, entertainment, lifestyle

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