DIY

American  

[dee-ahy-wahy] / ˈdiˈaɪˈwaɪ /

Or D.I.Y.

abbreviation

1. do-it-yourself.

   DIY house decorating;

   The new couple who bought the apartment next door are very nice, but their DIY makes quite a racket.

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DIY British  

abbreviation

1. do-it-yourself

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Other Word Forms

• DIYer noun

Example Sentences

But Johnson is nothing if not a punchy ringmaster of deadpan humor and his grab-bag mindset generates enough goodwill to appreciate the DIY brashness of it all.

From Los Angeles Times

For some, the platform may serve as a bridge between DIY touring and professional representation.

From Los Angeles Times

Aunt Melissa left us a box of craft supplies and a few DIY videos, but I haven’t watched any of the tutorials.

From Literature

The runaway success of "Demon Slayer" too, has seen DIY buffs and craftsmen worldwide post YouTube videos recreating some of its characters' outlandish katana, and racking up millions of views.

From Barron's

When the boys were young, they remember their dad as a full-time painter and decorator, who also did DIY for neighbours, which is when they first knew how generous he could be with his time.

From BBC