Finesse

What does finesse mean?

To persuade

Finesse is a slang word that refers to persuading or manipulating someone. The term comes from the charisma required to convince people to do things for you.

Finessing is often done when getting a person to do something that he normally would not want to do. It is similar to "buttering up" or "working" a person. Males who often finesse women are known as players.

Example

I need to finesse him to do my hmwk for tomorrow