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tryna
What does tryna mean?
A contraction of 'trying to,' written how it sounds.
"I'm tryna get this paper done before midnight."
Origin
A phonetic AAVE spelling of 'trying to,' part of the same family as 'finna' and 'gonna.' Spread broadly through texting and social media for its natural, spoken feel.
Frequently asked questions
What does tryna mean in texting?
It means 'trying to' or 'want to.' 'You tryna hang?' means 'do you want to hang out?'
Is tryna the same as finna?
They're related but different. 'Tryna' is 'trying to,' while 'finna' is 'fixing to,' meaning about to do something.
How do you spell tryna?
Both 'tryna' and 'trynna' are common. There's no official spelling since it's a phonetic contraction.
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