Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wing it
Phrase
/ˈwɪŋ ɪt/
Definition
To do something without preparation or planning.
Examples
- Despite not studying for the test, she decided to wing it and hoped for the best.
- He forgot his notes for the presentation, so he had to wing it in front of the audience.
- When the concert was interrupted by technical issues, the band chose to wing it with an acoustic set.
Meaning
To improvise or to manage a task in an unplanned way.
Synonyms
- Improvise
- Ad-lib
- Freestyle