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  • noun derogatory A person usually of little talent who tries hard, especially through imitation, to succeed, usually to gain fame or popularity.

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Examples

  • I watched this movie and it was really really bad. this was a tryhard movie. big time!

    Robert Rodriguez’s Shorts Movie Trailer #2 | /Film 2009

  • If it rids the world of a few more wannabe hiphoppers or tryhard gangsta aspirants, car jumping wearing expensive sweatshop made footwear should be raised to the level of an Olympic event...

    YesButNoButYes: Do not try this at home ??? 2008

  • Then one day, you will find that the things you tryhard to air max shoes forget are already gone.

    Apartment Therapy Main Grace Shu 2010

  • If you're a tryhard, the next time you encounter a Vietnam vet wearing a shirt that reads "I Am A Motherfucker", just assume that he is and keep your distance.

    The Orstrahyun Darryl Mason 2010

  • Jessie Wallace's Strictly Come Dancing Quickstep to Help was so toe-curlingly tryhard that it was less of a dance and more of a painful retelling of the third act of

    Hecklerspray 2008

  • Jessie Wallace's Strictly Come Dancing Quickstep to Help was so toe-curlingly tryhard that it was less of a dance and more of a painful retelling of the third act of

    Hecklerspray 2008

  • The more I show you up for the tryhard poser you are, the more abusive you have become.

    digg.com: Stories / Popular 2008

  • Obama's a stock character too, of course - the "likable tryhard" - but although he ticks precisely the same reality boxes as Palin (unknown, good looking, etc), he's not as obviously kooky.

    Media news, UK and world media comment and analysis | guardian.co.uk 2008

  • Obama's a stock character too, of course - the "likable tryhard" - but although he ticks precisely the same reality boxes as Palin (unknown, good looking, etc), he's not as obviously kooky.

    Media news, UK and world media comment and analysis | guardian.co.uk 2008

  • Still, if you do it properly you’ll scare away CK’s audience of tryhard losers and salivating lesbians forever.

    Cheeseburger Gothic » Might do a coupla writing blogs. 2010

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