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

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Other Word Forms

DIYer noun

Example Sentences

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A wave of stylish DIY kits offers customized sweaters, balaclavas and bags.

From The Wall Street Journal

A dad-of-two whose DIY tutorials have proved popular on social media is trying to empower others to upskill so they can tackle basic household jobs.

From BBC

DIY Dad, as he is known online, started making videos while renovating his first family home in Ipswich, creating a series called Dad Showed Me.

From BBC

The proud east Londoner first dabbled in DIY when he swapped the hustle and bustle of the capital for the peace and quiet of Ipswich, which he and his family now call home.

From BBC

"It's a sacred position to be someone's parent and I feel like their surrogate dad - I am their DIY dad, and that is a privilege."

From BBC

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