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title: "tryhard · GenZ Decoded"
description: "tryhard: Someone trying too hard to seem skilled, cool, or impressive. Example: \"He looked like a tryhard in that lobby.\" Meaning and usage."
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# tryhard

Gen Alpha[#bad](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/criticism/)

**Meaning.** Someone trying too hard to seem skilled, cool, or impressive.

See it in a sentence

He looked like a tryhard in that lobby.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [larping](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/larping/)

- Gen Alpha · this one

    tryhard

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    [poser](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/poser/)

- Boomer

    [phony](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/phony/)

- Plain English

    someone trying too hard to seem skilled, cool, or impressive

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## Related slang

- [throw down](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/throw-down/): To fight or challenge someone to a fight.
- [throw hands](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/throw-hands/): To fight someone in a physical altercation.
- [wack](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wack/): Bad, lame, or of poor quality.
- [whatever](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/whatever/): A dismissive expression of indifference or mild annoyance.

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