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DIY.

To perform oneself a task usually relegated to an expert.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/UK
  1. To perform oneself a task usually relegated to an expert.

Where this word comes from

Initialism of do it yourself.

adj/ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/UK
  1. Do-it-yourself.

    Do you know where I could find a DIY pipe repair kit?
Where this word comes from

Initialism of do it yourself.

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