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DIY

Pronunciation: /diːʌɪˈwʌɪ/
chiefly British
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Definition of DIY

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

DIY in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of DIY in the US English dictionary
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