DIY

or D.I.Y.

[ dee-ahy-wahy ]

abbreviation for

1. 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

abbreviation for

1. do-it-yourself

Derived Forms

• DIˈYer, noun

Example Sentences

What began as a DIY, mobile celebration of L.A. — with just his wife, a handful of friends and several dozen readers of his blog, Franklin Avenue — has morphed into a local tradition, drawing up to 500 participants every November on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

From Los Angeles Times

David Enright, whose law firm represents hundreds of Post Office victims, said there is no funding for legal advice at the start, with claimants presented with a "DIY questionnaire".

From BBC

As demand for popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound skyrockets, Bookless’ DIY approach highlights the lengths some are willing to go to slim down while saving money.

From Los Angeles Times

Alternatively, it might just be a personal DIY job they want assistance with, or just some company while they potter and chisel away.

From BBC

“The music landscape has changed so much, and he’s been there through all of those changes and back to a point where it’s almost back to a DIY ethic. If he wants to do it, he gets it done.”

From Los Angeles Times