Gen Alpha slang · Noun
tryhard
Meaning
Tryhard is Gen Alpha slang for someone visibly trying too hard to win, used mainly by ages 8–24.
Where it came from
Predates Gen Alpha by a decade but is now standard playground vocabulary.
Tone check
A mild insult, and occasionally a badge of honour.
Used in a sentence
"Stop being a tryhard."
Peak: 2012–2026
Age range: 8–24
Safe for adults to use