What Does Trickin Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
"Trickin" usually refers to spending money freely, often on someone else, especially in the context of dating or impressing others. It can also be used to refer to engaging in prostitution.More Details
Spending Money Lavishly
In modern usage, particularly in hip-hop or urban slang, trickin usually means spending money extravagantly, often to show off, impress others, or gain attention or affection. It can imply excessive spending, particularly on romantic interests. In this context, trickin can be used playfully or can imply that the person doing it is being taken advantage of. For example:- "I'm gonna spend this weekend trickin on myself. New kicks, new fit, why not?"
- "Look at Rick, trickin out his car with those new rims and lights."
- "Bro, stop trickin on her. She only hits you up when she needs cash."
- "She got him trickin so bad. He paid her rent and she still won't claim him."
Soliciting
In certain contexts, particularly in older slang, "trickin" can refer to engaging in prostitution. In this context, a "trick" is a client. For example:- "She's out trickin again."
- "Those girls are trickin just to feed their babies."
- "I was trickin on weekends to pay for my law degree."
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Trickin can also refer to engaging in prostitution.
Summary of Key Points
Trickin (Definition 1) | |
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Definition: | Spending Money Lavishly |
Type: | Word (Slang) |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Trickin (Definition 2) | |
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Definition: | Soliciting |
Type: | Word (Slang) |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at Trickin

"Trickin" is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.
Example of Trickin Used in a Text
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