tryhard

Plural: tryhards

Noun

• A person usually of little talent who tries hard to succeed, especially through imitation, usually to gain fame or popularity.
• A person who is perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game.

Adj

• Done to excess, to an embarrassing degree.

Verb

• To put perhaps too much effort into a recreational activity, typically a game.

Synonyms

cheug, keener, overcooked, wannabe

Related Words

cheugy