verb
Street Slang
Tryna
/ˈtraɪnə/ · verb · slang
Smashed-together 'trying to' — wanting or about to do something.
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Definitions
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A contraction of 'trying to,' written how it sounds.
“I'm tryna get this paper done before midnight.”
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Used to mean 'want to' or 'down to' do something.
“You tryna grab food later?”
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Used to politely refuse by implying you're not trying to deal with something.
“I'm not tryna hear all that today.”
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Tryna In A Sentence
We tryna link up this weekend if you free.
She tryna act like she didn't see my text.
I'm tryna save up for a new car, no more eating out.
Origin & Usage
A phonetic AAVE spelling of 'trying to,' part of the same family as 'finna' and 'gonna.' Spread broadly through texting and social media for its natural, spoken feel.
People Also Ask
What does tryna mean in texting?
It means 'trying to' or 'want to.' 'You tryna hang?' means 'do you want to hang out?'
Is tryna the same as finna?
They're related but different. 'Tryna' is 'trying to,' while 'finna' is 'fixing to,' meaning about to do something.
How do you spell tryna?
Both 'tryna' and 'trynna' are common. There's no official spelling since it's a phonetic contraction.
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