A phrase used to express a desire to do something. Often asked as a question when looking for confirmation. Also means "looking to" or "want to."
Man, I'm trying to get laid tonight. Let's hit the club.
Trying to get drunk?
You trying to go egg that Scientology building down the street?
I was trying to go to the movies tonight, but this bitch was straight sluffin and took too long to get ready. So we just ended up boning at my place. Ya dig?
Trying to get drunk?
You trying to go egg that Scientology building down the street?
I was trying to go to the movies tonight, but this bitch was straight sluffin and took too long to get ready. So we just ended up boning at my place. Ya dig?
by juhnlaaa June 29, 2009
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