Share this postAre You Tryna Hear This?lexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesOtherJan 22 • 31MAre You Tryna Hear This?Why do some English speakers use the word "try" in place of "want"?Jan 222311 1×0:00-31:20Open in playerListen on);Substack AppDownload MP3Get a private RSS link for listeningSubscribe to this podcast to get a private link for listening in your favorite podcast player. Learn about RSS.SubscribeAudio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Appears in this episodeJohn McWhorterSubscribeEpisode details11 commentsThe Weeknd is tryna put you in the worst mood.Words that come to mean “want” often start out meaning something else. Take “want,” for example. John explains.Subscribe