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tryhard

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪˌhɑɹd/

The English word “tryhard” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A person usually of little talent who tries hard to succeed, especially through imitation, usually to gain fame or popularity.
  2. A person who is perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game.

adjective

  1. Done to excess, to an embarrassing degree.
  2. Perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game.

verb

  1. To put perhaps too much effort into a recreational activity, typically a game.

Etymology

From try + hard.

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