tryna
Slang for attempting
Tryna is a casual spelling of "trying to," representing how the phrase sounds in rapid speech.
It appears mainly in texting, social media, and informal writing: I'm tryna figure out what happened, You tryna come with us?
The spelling signals a relaxed, conversational tone.
Casual "will" contraction
fixing to · attempting · aiming · looking to · meaning to · intending · seeking · working on
Experiencing serious difficulty
- hustlingHurrying or swindling
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- pushingApplying force to move
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
chasing · pursuing · going after · fighting for · reaching · aspiring · motivated · determined
Entering with momentum
- getting atMeaning indirectly
- holleringCrying out loudly
- hitting onMaking romantic advances
- chatting upTalking to seduce
pursuing · approaching · courting · vibing · getting to know · connecting · macking · rizz
gonna
Casual "will" contraction
imma · fixing to · attempting · aiming · looking to · meaning to · intending · seeking · working on · getting ready
struggling
Experiencing serious difficulty
striving · chasing · pursuing · going after · fighting for · reaching · aspiring · motivated · determined · focused
sliding in
Entering with momentum
- getting atMeaning indirectly
- holleringCrying out loudly
- hitting onMaking romantic advances
chatting up · pursuing · approaching · courting · vibing · getting to know · connecting · macking · rizz · crush
- 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