Definition, synonyms and related words
Initialism of do it yourself.
"The website offers hundreds of free tutorials to help you get started on your next DIY project."
In plain English: Diy is when you make, repair, or create something yourself without hiring someone to do it for you.
"They decided to do their own home repairs instead of hiring a professional diy project team."
To perform oneself a task usually relegated to an expert.
"The homeowner decided to DIY the electrical wiring instead of hiring a licensed electrician."
In plain English: To do something yourself instead of hiring someone to help you finish it.
"We decided to diy our new bookshelves instead of hiring a carpenter."
do-it-yourself
"The couple decided to paint their living room themselves instead of hiring a professional painter."
DIY is an initialism formed from the phrase do it yourself. It entered English as a convenient shorthand to describe projects or tasks undertaken without professional help.