tryhard

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   A person who is perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as…

   A person who is perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game.

   • I'm going to try as hard as I—I'm going to be the sweatiest fucking tryhard in this server. I'm going to kill you.
3. 3

   Done to excess, to an embarrassing degree.

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   1. 4

      Perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game.

      • They are being so tryhard right now.
   2. 5

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

      • If you’re looking to have fun while tryharding in One For All, you can’t go wrong with Malphite.

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