DIY

 
Pronunciation: /diːʌɪˈwʌɪ/
chiefly British

noun

[mass noun]
  • the activity of decorating, building, and making fixtures and repairs at home by oneself rather than employing a professional: DIY avoids the difficult relationship between householder and professional decorator

adjective

[attributive]
  • relating to DIY: a DIY store
  • done in person by someone without the relevant qualifications: we intend to have DIY funerals

Derivatives

DIY'er

noun

Origin:

1950s: abbreviation of do-it-yourself