DIY
or D.I.Y.
[ dee-ahy-wahy ]
/ ˈdiˈaɪˈwaɪ /
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abbreviation, adjective, noun
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
d.i.y.
abbreviation for (in Britain and Canada)
do-it-yourself
Derived forms of DIY
DIYer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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