burnt run
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A failure, a waste of time or a mistake.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “burnt run” mean?
A failure, a waste of time or a mistake.
Is “burnt run” formal or informal?
burnt run is generally slang.