Street
finessin'
What does finessin' mean?
Smooth-talking, tricking or outmanoeuvring somebody to come out on top — could be money, a deal, a girl, a free meal. Less brute force, more sleight of hand. Drill and trap turned it into a whole lifestyle verb.
"He ain't pay for none of that, he been finessin' the waitress all night."
Origin
From 'finesse' as a verb; popularised across rap in the 2010s, with Chicago/Atlanta scenes driving the modern usage (Bricc Baby & Future's 'Finessin' helped cement it).
Frequently asked questions
What does finessin' mean?
It means getting what you want by slick-talking or outsmarting someone.
How do you use finessin' in a sentence?
"He was finessin' his way into the VIP section all night."
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