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finesse

Meaning. To obtain something through cleverness or deception; to swindle or steal.

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He finessed his way into the event for free.

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

Gen Z · this one
finesse
Gen Alpha
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Millennial
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Plain English
to obtain something through cleverness or deception

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Related slang

A large amount of money or earnings.

Money.

get this breadMillennial

Motivational phrase meaning let’s work hard and succeed.

A large amount of money.

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