Try-hard Alpha wannabe

An unconfident male who wants to be seen to be an Alpha male but lacks the qualities of a true Alpha. They act out traits they believe an alpha would do, but lack insight, for instance an Alpha would never call themselves one or behave in the way a wannabe alpha would. They are Toxic males that are lacking in any class. Real Alphas are usually successful and have high paying jobs, natural leaders and command respect, but have personal insight. The biggest difference is a man with genuine alpha traits respects other people's personal boundaries. A rum wannabe doesn't know where they end and the other person begins. Wannabes are usually low down in the working class demographic and think being a Man is about simply competing with other males for societal hierarchy which results in annoying the sh*t out of their peers. Alphas can be likeable, wannabes are never liked by anybody and have few if any real friends. Wannabes are tormented souls who need pity not respect.

"Tim is such a Try-hard alpha wannabe, he's throwing his toys out because I could bench press more than him, now he's not speaking to me"

by Melloj1 October 6, 2022

like trying to nail jello to a cat

A merging of two popular phrases, each meant to reflect attempting something very difficult: “like nailing jello to a tree” and “like herding cats”. This version simply implies, humorously and a bit gruesomely, that one is, in fact, attempting the impossible.

John’s attempt to get this three kids to bed after they each ate a bag of Halloween candy is like trying to nail jello to a cat.

by Brett’s Brain April 23, 2018

Trying to understand

That is not what you are trying to do. I know what you are trying to do. What you are trying to do is get me to explain thing to you in such a way that you get to strip me of whatever leverage I have before you come here. There is no combination of words I can say to you that will make that happen for you. I made absolutely sure of it. And I limited my own power so that I can't do anything if you do not do exactly what I'm telling you to do here. Now.

Hym "So you aren't 'just trying to understand.' Additionally, I am a language and abstraction genius. There is no combination of words YOU can say to trick me into believing something YOU DON'T ACTUALLY MEAN WHEN YOU SAY THEM. Nothing disqualifies me. Nothing invalidates my status. Half-measures won't ever work. No matter how hard you do a half-measure it will not become a whole-measure. I'm not the one embarrassing myself here anymore. You wanted to swap. So there."

by Hym Iam December 14, 2025

Try the ketchup motherfucker

This is a phrase widespread in the Linkin Park community. The phrase is a misheard lyric from the song “When they come for me” by Linkin Park, Where Mike Shinoda says “Try to catch up motherfucker”. Many people misheard this line as “Try the ketchup motherfucker”. It’s also comical with many people joking that they will try Mike Shinoda’s “ketchup” or Mike Shinoda “poisoned” the ketchup etc. The phrase is used randomly as it is in the song.

“Ok I will try the ketchup motherfucker”

by Theurbandictionarydude October 19, 2025

Try-Hard Prude

someone who is a virgin but ascts like they get it in all the time

"Dude jordan said she wants to fuck!"
"Dude she's suck a try-hard prude.. shes a virgin"

by noneyourbeeswax February 5, 2012

Japan Has No Sexually Transmitted Infections Or Disease so Try To Kill, Angel Jose Robles, Also Known As, Hellstrom, Hellstromism, Hellstromismu, Holi, Holism, Holismu, And Messenger Add Oak In The Bronx

Japan Has No Sexually Transmitted Infections Or Disease so Try To Kill, Angel Jose Robles, Also Known As, Hellstrom, Hellstromism, Hellstromismu, Holi, Holism, Holismu, And Messenger Add Oak In The Bronx

Japan Has No Sexually Transmitted Infections Or Disease so Try To Kill, Angel Jose Robles, Also Known As, Hellstrom, Hellstromism, Hellstromismu, Holi, Holism, Holismu, And Messenger Add Oak In The Bronx

by TheSpartanicaOfAnyHellstromu3e April 9, 2025

For trying to torturing me into apologizing

So you have been doing the same thing all along.

Hym "No not just murder someone and their family in a vacuum. For trying to torturing me into apologizing. Or contrition. However you want to put it. But this was not a smart idea engaging with this. And I am literally a Magical octopus assassin teacher in an anime when I say this 'CLASS!? This is why we don't engage in sadistic protracted half-measures.' Because then, the second the guy gets the upper hand, he's going to murder you and your family. Just like October 7th. If only genocide brought decapitated babies back to life... Everything would be wonderful forever!"

by Hym Iam November 21, 2025