yourselfer
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- noun
- /jʊrˈsɛlfər/
- Informal
- As a yourselfer, she prefers to fix things around the house by herself instead of calling for help.
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Lifehacker is for do-it-yourselfers, like those who want to fix their own smartphone.
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And we're a house of do-it-yourselfers when it comes to laundry.
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Do-it-yourselfers have to be careful, too!
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Often, the individual do-it-yourselfers in your classes are happy to share their experiences with a writer.
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I am going to share this web link with all my 'do-it-yourselfer' friends.
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My husband was the ultimate "do-it-yourselfer" and never threw anything away in case he might need it again "someday"!
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But if you're a do-it-yourselfer like me, here are some tips to get your gutters in perfect shape for winter:
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Many handles and faucets are easy fixes that can be done by most do-it-yourselfers.
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The issue may be as small as recaulking or resealing roof seams or flashing, an easy project for a do-it-yourselfer or a professional roofer.
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With a little imagination, do-it-yourselfers can create similar opportunities for themselves—or, according to Matt Stewart, author of the novel The French Revolution, perhaps even better ones.
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Synonyms
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A person who starts tasks without being told
Antonyms
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Etymology
Yourselfer comes from the parts yourself ('by yourself') and the ending -er (the same ending as in baker), which gives the idea of 'one who does something'. So a yourselfer is someone who prefers to do jobs, fixes, or projects on their own rather than ask for help.