do-it-yourself

American  

[doo-i-cher-self, -it-yer-] / ˈdu ɪ tʃərˈsɛlf, -ɪt yər- /

DIY,

adjective

1. of or designed for construction or use by amateurs without special training.

   a do-it-yourself kit for building a radio.

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noun

1. the practice or hobby of building or repairing things for oneself, usually in one's own home.

do-it-yourself British  

noun

1. 1. the hobby or process of constructing and repairing things oneself

   2. ( as modifier )

      a do-it-yourself kit

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Other Word Forms

• do-it-yourselfer
  noun

Etymology

Origin of do-it-yourself

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

"This way of thinking needs to change. Do it yourself."

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

Do it yourself: To avoid the privacy and spam pitfalls of third-party apps, just reach out the old fashioned way with emoji.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2022

No. 1 tip if you are laid off or stressed about money: Do it yourself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2020

Do it yourself: William Brown says you should learn how to do things yourself - from DIY to car maintenance to cooking and cleaning.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2014

"Do it yourself then, Robert," he said in a voice cold and sharp as steel.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

Related Words

• handmade