Do It Yourself; home improvements or repairs done by oneself
DIY
Example Sentences
"He loves doing DIY projects."
"I got it at the DIY store."
Etymology & History
British abbreviation for Do It Yourself. Home improvement culture particularly British. 'DIY store' is hardware store. British self-sufficiency culture.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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