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

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

These DIY test kits containing a vaginal swab will be sent out more widely at some point this year.

From BBC

He was working at a supermarket bagging groceries when he got a call from a label over his viral plays on the DIY platform SoundCloud.

From Barron's

She met Justine Wortsman, from Reading, Berkshire, when their children were in primary school and are now developing community workshops to teach DIY skills to other women.

From BBC