tryin
Giving it go
Tryin is an informal spelling of "trying," representing casual pronunciation that drops the final g.
Common in dialogue, text messages, and social media: I'm just tryin to help.
The spelling signals a relaxed, conversational tone.
Firmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
perseverance · commitment · dedication · drive · fortitude · doggedness · steadfastness · backbone
Earnest sustained endeavor
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
work · hustle · grind · practice · training · exercise · conditioning · preparation
Test of ability
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- adversitySevere difficulty or suffering
- setbackReverse in progress
frustration · difficulty · uphill battle · rough patch · hard times · failing · stumbling · falling short
Examining to evaluate
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- experimentingTesting to learn outcomes
- exploringTraveling to learn firsthand
- tastingSampling for flavor
checking out · dabbling · venturing · auditioning · sussing out · scoping out
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
persistence · perseverance · commitment · dedication · drive · fortitude · doggedness · steadfastness · backbone · single-mindedness
striving
Earnest sustained endeavor
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
sweat · work · hustle · grind · practice · training · exercise · conditioning · preparation · rehearsal
challenge
Test of ability
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- adversitySevere difficulty or suffering
setback · frustration · difficulty · uphill battle · rough patch · hard times · failing · stumbling · falling short · coming up short
testing
Examining to evaluate
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- experimentingTesting to learn outcomes
- exploringTraveling to learn firsthand
tasting · checking out · dabbling · venturing · auditioning · sussing out · scoping out
tryinquitting
Ceasing an activity
quittin · giving up · refusing · abstaining · stoppin
tryinsucceeding
Attaining aims or following
achieving · accomplishing · winning · mastering · nailing it
tryingiving up
Choosing to stop trying
quitting · surrendering · abandoning · throwing in the towel · walking away
- try againRepeat an effort
- nice tryIronic concession to failure
- try onTest for fit
- try outTest before committing
- give it a tryMake an effort
- keep tryingContinue making attempts