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Definition of tryna
tryna
/ˈtɹaɪ.nə/
try · na
tryna Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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• verb
1
To attempt, intend, or want to do something (used as a colloquial contraction of 'trying to' followed by a base verb).
Example
"I am just tryna finish my homework before dinner is ready."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Tryna' is an informal phonological contraction of 'trying to' used before a bare infinitive verb in casual speech, texting, and social media, and should be avoided in formal writing.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tryna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tryna