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trying too hard

This occurs when someone attempts to prove how they possess a perceived desirable quality by over-exerting themselves which results in the quality appearing unnatural and contrived. Generally, the response to this action is negative and has the opposite effect.
Guy 1 - John thinks he is so tough because he grunts when he lifts weights.
Guy 2 - Ya, his Napoleon Complex is showing, he is totally trying too hard.

Girl 1 - Andrea is trying too hard. She thinks she is so hot when she pops her cleavage and shows her ass.
Girl 2 - Whatever, that skank doesn't realize we can see her cottage cheese thighs in that mini-skirt.
by ncojay September 17, 2013
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or die trying

1. No matter what dangers or difficulties are involved.

2. To the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely.

SYNONYMS: at all costs; at any cost; to the fullest; whatever it takes
Get rich or die trying.
-50 Cent
by Mr. Terrence L. Trezvant November 22, 2007
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Treigh

A quiet, handsome guy with a mischievous side to him that makes his friends laugh. Treighs love their family and enjoy all holiday and vacation occasions that bring family together. Treighs have a few really close friends, but many people who he likes to hang around. A Treigh likes social gatherings and the opportunity to have a good time with friends. A Treigh is athletic. He prefers team sports over individual competitions, but appreciates all sports.
You've been Treigh-ed! That joke was awesome.

We need a Treigh on our team.
by knowatreigh November 19, 2012
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A scam call about something that should have been sent in the mail
"We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty"
" i dont have a car , im 10 years old"
by palledenseje1998 November 29, 2021
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trying me

To try someone is to test their patience, intelligence, and/or worth. In other words, you're testing their limitations in a way that's deemed offensive and/or antagonizing.
That bitch tried me when she touched my stuff.”
“Hoes stay be trying me.”
“Girl, stop trying me.”
“These kids be trying me when they talk mess.”
by muggmuffin October 17, 2019
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tip toeing

Slang for sex from behind while standing. The receiving party will usually need to lean on tour something stable i.e. a wall, sink or heavy furniture keeping them on the ball of their feet or tips of their toes.
French Montana's song

"Got your b**** tip toeing on my marble floor!"
by Viq November 18, 2014
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Palm Treeing

The act of swaying back and forth because you are too high to stop moving.
Giacomo was so high he was Palm Treeing but felt to good to stop
by B_rich21 December 11, 2015
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