Street
finesse
What does finesse mean?
To handle a situation with slick, impressive skill.
"They finessed the whole event with no budget."
Origin
From the standard word finesse (skill and subtlety), it took on a slick, sometimes deceptive meaning in hip-hop and AAVE slang in the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does finesse mean in slang?
To finesse means to get something through smooth skill or slick manoeuvring, sometimes by trickery.
Does finesse mean to scam?
It can — finessing someone can mean cleverly tricking them out of something.
How do you use finesse in a sentence?
For example: 'she finessed a discount' — got it through smooth skill.
What does finesse mean on TikTok?
On TikTok finesse means skilfully getting a deal, advantage, or result, sometimes slyly.
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