"BIY" meaning in All languages combined

See BIY on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Initialism of buy it yourself, inspired by DIY. Etymology templates: {{init|en|buy it yourself}} Initialism of buy it yourself Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} BIY (uncountable)
  1. The act of purchasing materials for a project (typically a home renovation) and then hiring a professional to use them. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-BIY-en-noun-~RInFsOo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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