diyplaything

noun
UK /ˌdiːaɪˈwaɪ ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
US /ˌdiːaɪˈwaɪ ˈpleɪθɪŋ/

A toy you make yourself instead of buying it.

For the school fair, the kids built a diyplaything out of cardboard and bottle caps.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A playful project where you build your own fun object from everyday materials.

Our weekend diyplaything turned old socks into puppet monsters.

3. Any toy assembled from a kit or recycled parts rather than purchased ready-made.

The diyplaything came with instructions, glue, and a sheet of stickers.

4. A child's creative activity that results in a toy they can play with right away.

Rainy days are perfect for a quick diyplaything with paper and tape.