DIY — Do It Yourself; the activity of making, repairing, or decorating things yourself instead of buying them or paying someone else to do it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Do It Yourself; the activity of making, repairing, or decorating things yourself instead of buying them or paying someone else to do it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdiː.aɪˈwaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My dad's DIY disaster turned our kitchen into a war zone for three months.
- The DIY furniture looks great until you try to move it and it falls apart.
- She saved hundreds of dollars by doing DIY home renovations.
DIY
NOUN[/ˌdiː.aɪˈwaɪ/]
Do It Yourself; the activity of making, repairing, or decorating things yourself instead of buying them or paying someone else to do it
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
DIY originated in 1950s Britain as an abbreviation of 'Do It Yourself,' emerging from post-war reconstruction culture when homeowners performed repairs themselves to avoid professional labour costs.
Breakdown
Acronym formed from the initial letters of 'Do' + 'It' + 'Yourself,' three common English words meaning to perform a task by oneself rather than hiring a professional.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's DIY disaster turned our kitchen into a war zone for three months.”
“The DIY furniture looks great until you try to move it and it falls apart.”
“She saved hundreds of dollars by doing DIY home renovations.”
“The DIY wedding decorations added a personal touch to their special day.”
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