verb
Street Slang
Finesse
/fɪˈnɛs/ · verb · slang
To get something through smooth skill or slick manoeuvring — sometimes by trickery.
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Definitions
1
To handle a situation with slick, impressive skill.
“They finessed the whole event with no budget.”
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2
To cleverly trick or scam someone out of something.
“He got finessed out of his deposit.”
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3
To skilfully obtain something, often a deal, discount, or advantage.
“She finessed a free upgrade just by asking nicely.”
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Finesse In A Sentence
He finessed his way into the VIP section.
Got finessed by a fake listing.
Pure finesse, no force needed.
Origin & Usage
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.
People Also Ask
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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