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- [doo it yoo r-self, yawr-, yohr-, yer-]
- /du ɪt yʊərˈsɛlf, yɔr-, yoʊr-, yər-/
- /duː ɪt jɔːˈself/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doo it yoo r-self, yawr-, yohr-, yer-]
- /du ɪt yʊərˈsɛlf, yɔr-, yoʊr-, yər-/
Definitions of do-it-yourself word
- adjective do-it-yourself of or designed for construction or use by amateurs without special training: a do-it-yourself kit for building a radio. 1
- noun do-it-yourself the practice or hobby of building or repairing things for oneself, usually in one's own home. 1
- uncountable noun do-it-yourself Do-it-yourself is the same as DIY. 0
- adjective do-it-yourself A do-it-yourself shop is one that sells tools, paint, and other equipment needed for DIY. 0
- adjective do-it-yourself Do-it-yourself things are things that you make or do yourself, rather than buying them ready-made or paying someone else to make them or do them. 0
- noun do-it-yourself the hobby or process of constructing and repairing things oneself 0
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Origin of do-it-yourself
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Do-it-yourself
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
do-it-yourself popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for do-it-yourself
adj do-it-yourself
- handmade — made by hand, rather than by machine: the luxury of handmade shoes.
- homegrown — grown or produced at home or in a particular region for local consumption: homegrown tomatoes.
- homespun — spun or made at home: homespun cloth.
- natural — existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
- handcrafted — handicraft.
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