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I'm trying to clap

Bra I'm trying to clap Amari but she be playing
by Jorrdan McCray January 12, 2017
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This is me trying character

Based on the song “this is me trying” by Taylor Swift it means somebody that has poor mental health and many set backs but continues to keep trying only to be met with more negative outcomes. The this is me trying character is often someone who feels like a liability.

example tv characters are:
Rue Bennett from Euphoria

Connell Waldron from Normal People

Nadine Franklin from Edge of Seventeen
by Alltootay March 2, 2022
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Not Trying

by PapaFranku;) December 10, 2016
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not trying

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.
Slang: Yo man now D not trying to pay me back.

Standard: D is trying to avoid paying me back.
by LaJeep July 18, 2010
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Sweatin' Like A Nigger Trying To Read

A common phrase used in conversation between white people to exclaim how hot and sweaty they are.
( Bill and Jim sitting in the break room.)

Bill: "Sure is a hot one today. They are saying its gonna hit 95 by noon."

(Jim looks both ways to make sure Tyrone isn't around)

Jim: "It sure is! Im Sweatin' Like A Nigger Trying To Read"

(Both laugh)
by NOTABLACK1234 May 27, 2020
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stop trying to make fetch happen

When a person is misreading a social situation. It is a quote from “Mean Girls” movie and essentially means give up or let it go or go away because it is a futile pursuit; you are deluded to continue as the other party does not agree.
Person 1 -did u hear from Emily?
Person 2- yeah... but I wish she would give up and stop trying to make fetch happen
by Glencoco November 8, 2017
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The act, or attempt of trying to accomplish an impossible task.
Laying her and her sister at the same time is like trying to pick up a turd by its clean end...it just ain't happening!
by steverbeaver July 13, 2007
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