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Diy

Verb Another word for diy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

DIY stands for 'do-it-yourself' and refers to the activity of making or repairing things oneself rather than hiring someone else to do it.

Synonyms & similar words

self-made homemade handmade crafting creating constructing building repairing fixing revamping upcycling refurbishing redecorating renovating customizing modifying tinkering fashioning fabricating assembling

Synonyms by register

Formal

self-construction home improvement manual labor

Informal

make it yourself build it yourself fix it yourself hack it

Antonyms

professional commercial manufactured prefabricated store-bought mass-produced

Common collocations

  • do it yourself
  • diy project
  • diy enthusiast
  • diy store
  • diy ideas
  • diy skills
  • diy furniture

Word family

noun DIY
verb do it yourself

Usage note

DIY is an initialism for 'Do It Yourself'. It is commonly used as an adjective or noun, referring to activities done by oneself rather than by professionals.

Example sentences

  1. I'm going to DIY my own Halloween costume this year.
  2. My dad taught me how to DIY a bookshelf for my room.
  3. DIY projects can save you money and be fun to do.
  4. She loves to DIY her own jewelry and sell it on Etsy.
  5. I'm going to DIY my own wedding decorations to save money.

Quotes

  • 'DIY is not just about putting a shelf together, it's about understanding your environment and taking control of your life.' - Mark Frauenfelder
  • 'DIY-ing is not just a hobby, it's a way of life.' - Unknown
  • 'The joy of DIY is that you can create something unique and special that's exactly how you want it.' - Unknown

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