English · Slang Attested

tryna

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Meaning · English

Future modal indicating intent.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Every time I hear a brother call a girl a bitch or a ho / Tryna make a sister feel low / You know all of that gots to go

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tryna” mean?

Future modal indicating intent.

Is “tryna” formal or informal?

tryna is generally slang.

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