tryhard
tryhard · tryhards
A person usually of little talent who tries hard to succeed, especially through…A person usually of little talent who tries hard to succeed, especially through imitation, usually to gain fame or popularity.
UK/ˈtɹaɪˌhɑːd/US/ˈtɹaɪˌhɑɹd/
Meaning
2 senses(derogatory, informal)A person usually of little talent who tries hard to succeed, especially through imitation, usually to gain fame or popularity.
A person who is perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From try + hard.From try + hard.
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