Done to excess, to an embarrassing degree.
Someone trying excessively hard, often beyond what the situation calls for. Pejorative; "sweaty" is its current synonym in gaming.
"Stop being a tryhard, it's a casual match."
Tryhard means: Someone trying excessively hard, often beyond what the situation calls for. Pejorative; "sweaty" is its current synonym in gaming.. It is gaming vocabulary; common on Twitch streams, Discord servers, and in lobby chat across most modern multiplayer titles. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
tryhard means: Someone trying excessively hard, often beyond what the situation calls for. Pejorative; "sweaty" is its current synonym in gaming.. Register: very informal, gaming community. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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Gaming slang across genres — from OP, nerf, and buff to carry, clutch, jungle, and wombo combo. The lingo of esports, streamers, and ranked lobbies everywhere.
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I think Arisu has proven she can handle it. And Uta is a lunatic. Maybe Wakana who might be too much of a tryhard to give in
“This is not “being liberal” this is tryhard racism; what is wrong with you?”
“Happy for that Wesker getting adept. Pissed off that this Ace has fucking negative IQ and cost me the escape. Welp tryhard time I guess.”
“I think Arisu has proven she can handle it. And Uta is a lunatic. Maybe Wakana who might be too much of a tryhard to give in”
“I spent about an hour on the toilet passing the time between bad stomach bouts by fantasizing about being a guest on Best of the Worst and if I'd come across as a tryhard.”
“"TRYHARD" "IM FRIENDLY BRO" LOOK AT THE GAME YOU'RE PLAYING. IT'S A SKILL. BASED. GAME. MOTHERFUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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Done to excess, to an embarrassing degree.
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A person usually of little talent who tries hard to succeed, especially through imitation, usually to gain fame or popularity.
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A person who is perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game.
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To put perhaps too much effort into a recreational activity, typically a game.
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Perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game.
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