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What does dnf mean?
Stamp of defeat — or self-respect — on a book you couldn't finish. Used as a noun (a DNF), a verb (I DNF'd it) and a Goodreads shelf. Free yourself, life is short.
"DNF at 30%, the third love triangle broke me."
Origin
Borrowed from race results (runners/cyclists who don't cross the finish line are DNF). Reading communities adopted it for books they bailed on.
Frequently asked questions
What does DNF mean in reading?
DNF stands for Did Not Finish — it means you abandoned a book before the end.
How do you use DNF in a sentence?
"I DNF'd it at chapter three, it just couldn't hold my attention."
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