self-professed vs tryhard

self-professed

adj
  • Stated, announced, or acknowledged by oneself. 

tryhard

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. 

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

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