Meaning of DIYing | Babel Free

Definitions

present participle and gerund of DIY

form-of, gerund, participle, present

Examples

“1997, Miranda Castro, Homeopathic Guide⟳ to Stress⟳, St. Martin’s Press⟳, →ISBN, page 231, Once you have⟳ strained any muscle – whether exercising or DIYing or giving birth – it is important to take⟳ immediate action.”

“Women were rarely shown actually DIYing, though, which suggests the product manufacturers behind the advertising saw⟳ women’s role as primarily designers and decision-makers.”

“If you want⟳ to colour your hair but achieve⟳ expensive looking results you don’t have⟳ many options. Either stay⟳ very close⟳ to your natural hair colour or visit⟳ a salon on a trainee night and choose⟳ something more adventurous. If DIYing you can use⟳ a permanent hair colour to cover⟳ grey or just give⟳ your hair even tone and gloss.”

“A salon treatment is usually more effective, but buy⟳ a lemon if you’re DIYing, which can remove⟳ stains from your palms.”

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