DNF (Did Not Finish)

Beginner ⚽ Sports / Fitness

Definition

What happens when you start a race confidently and end up walking back to the car in shame at mile two.

Example Usage

I DNF'd the 5K yesterday; cramping hit at the one-mile mark.

Source: Racing and sports terminology

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