diy
diy — noun
1. practical work such as repairing furniture, painting walls, or building shelves
practical work such as repairing furniture, painting walls, or building shelves that you do around your home instead of hiring someone to do the job for you.
Leila painted her kitchen cupboards and fixed a broken drawer during a weekend of DIY.
uncountable noun pattern: 'a weekend of DIY' / 'a bit of DIY'
The local hardware store runs free workshops for anyone who enjoys DIY.
people who enjoy + noun for hobbies and interests
After watching some online videos, Rohan built a bookshelf as his first DIY project.
DIY can save you money, but you need the right tools and some patience.
Beatriz filled her flat with handmade furniture she made through DIY.
- do-it-yourself
the full form of the abbreviation; identical in meaning but less common in everyday speech
- home improvement
broader term that includes both DIY and professional renovations
- hire a professional
the opposite approach — paying a skilled worker rather than doing the work yourself
用法筆記
Frequently used as a modifier before other nouns: DIY store, DIY project, DIY skills. The abbreviation is commonly written in uppercase letters (DIY) or lowercase (diy); both forms are widely accepted.