English Explanatory Dictionary

tryna

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. a future modal indicating intent

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹaɪ(ə)nə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tryna.wav

Word forms

tryna trynna tryinna try'na try'n'a

Etymology

Reduction of trying to. Chiefly AAVE, though also a natural realization of "trying to" in many other dialects. Compare gonna.

Related words

finna gonna wanna gotta oughta Imma
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