tryhard vs would-be

tryhard

noun
  • A person who is perceived as putting too much effort into something recreational, such as a game. 

  • A person usually of little talent who tries hard to succeed, especially through imitation, usually to gain fame or popularity. 

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

would-be

noun
  • One who aspires to something. 

  • One's fiancé or fiancée. 

adj
  • Attempting or desiring something. 

  • Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc. 

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