# tryhard

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtɹaɪˌhɑɹd/

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
From try + hard.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tryhard