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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

Example Sentences

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Its DIY revenue rose 10% to $383 million, while the firm’s overall revenue rose 4% to $3.8 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

‘Repumping the battered energy heart is a multiyear demolition derby, not a weekend DIY.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

She explored different styles of music throughout her youth and became a part of the eclectic DIY scene in Philadelphia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Nevertheless, Zakonov is optimistic about the prospects for DIY app building.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

And if anyone was wondering: DIY four-leaf clovers have no juice.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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