A scoring system adapted from the sport of rugby to allow the secret approval of new women in the workplace. By shouting 'try' or 'no try' one can identify you preference to the said woman. Alternatively, by drawing a rectangle in the air with both hands and declaring 'video ref' you can call in a colleagues second opinion.
New girl walks into the office;
Timmmmmy draws a rectangle in mid air with both hands and calls 'Video Ref.'
Joey shouts 'Definate No Try, she's proper mugly'
Timmmmmy draws a rectangle in mid air with both hands and calls 'Video Ref.'
Joey shouts 'Definate No Try, she's proper mugly'
by Paul, Matt and Rik August 12, 2006
A grammatically incorrect form of 'try to'. While 'try and' is commonly used, it is incorrect, as it technically means: try an unspecified action, then do the other, specified action. One can either try something, do something or try to do something, but one cannot try and do something.
Unlike 'try to', 'try and' is seldom inflected; whilst one may (incorrectly) use 'try and' instead of 'try to', one would very rarely use 'trying and' or 'tried and' instead of 'trying to' and 'tried to', respectively.
It is important to remember that 'try' is synonymous with 'attempt'. The word 'attempt' means to make an effort to achieve something. It is very rare to here 'attempt and' as most people recognise 'attempt and' as incorrect, however, the same people often fail bear that in mind when using the word 'try'.
Unlike 'try to', 'try and' is seldom inflected; whilst one may (incorrectly) use 'try and' instead of 'try to', one would very rarely use 'trying and' or 'tried and' instead of 'trying to' and 'tried to', respectively.
It is important to remember that 'try' is synonymous with 'attempt'. The word 'attempt' means to make an effort to achieve something. It is very rare to here 'attempt and' as most people recognise 'attempt and' as incorrect, however, the same people often fail bear that in mind when using the word 'try'.
Person 1: Try and speak good English.
Person 2: It is 'try to', not 'try and'; one can try something or try to do something, but not both at the same time.
The phrase 'try and', is as annoying as 'could of'.
Person 2: It is 'try to', not 'try and'; one can try something or try to do something, but not both at the same time.
The phrase 'try and', is as annoying as 'could of'.
by Grammar Policeman August 1, 2018
To engage in sexual relations with someone. Usually, romance or commitment does not enter the equation.
Yeah, your girlfriend? It's her personal goal to try it on with everyone she knows. EVERYONE. Sorry, man.
by the.dreamer February 5, 2008
by mhilljackson June 13, 2018
Eh.. I don't know.
by PapaFranku;) December 11, 2016
adverbial phrase. Essentially "trying not" or "trying to avoid" in standard English. The subtle difference between the slang standard English usages can be seen as follows: in standard English "not trying" simply means a failure to put forth any effort; whereas the slang meaning encompasses affirmative avoidance of responsibility, or steps taken to get out of an obligation.
by LaJeep July 17, 2010