Tryhard etymology

English

English word tryhard comes from English hard, English try

Detailed word origin of tryhard

Dictionary entry Language Definition
hard English (en) (countable, nautical) A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.. (uncountable, drugs, colloquial, slang) crack cocaine. (manner) Compactly.. (manner) With difficulty.. (manner) With much force or effort.. (now, archaic) Near, close.. (obsolete) So as to raise difficulties. (arts) Having a severe property; presenting a barrier to enjoyment.. [...]
try English (en) (American football) a field goal or extra point. (UK, dialect, obsolete) A screen, or sieve, for grain.. (rugby) A score in rugby, analogous to a touchdown in American football.. An act of tasting or sampling.. An attempt. (obsolete) Fine, excellent. (legal) To put on trial.. (nautical) To extract oil from blubber or fat; to melt down blubber to obtain oil. (nautical) To lie to in heavy [...]
tryhard English (en) (derogatory) A person usually of little talent who tries hard to succeed, especially through imitation, usually to gain fame or popularity.