DIY

American

[dee-ahy-wahy] / ˈdiˈaɪˈwaɪ /

Or D.I.Y.

abbreviation

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.

DIY British

abbreviation

do-it-yourself

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

DIYer

noun

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Be aware, though: A lot of people might find it tough to do DIY installation of a window-based heat pump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

But that summer cool-down historically tends to reverse in October, according to data from Citadel Securities—and DIY traders could be even more plugged in through the rest of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The DIY formula relies on taking advantage of the skills each performer has and using them to self-produce material to build a fan base, a concept that comedian Emmy Browning is putting into practice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The old guard of comedy is changing and the DIY movement has transformed fame in the comedy world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

At home, we eat DIY dinner because none of us are hungry at the same time.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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