"DiWHY" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: DiWHYs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of DIY + why. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|DIY|why}} Blend of DIY + why Head templates: {{en-noun}} DiWHY (plural DiWHYs)
  1. (slang, humorous) A questionable DIY project. Tags: humorous, slang
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