1. To try, especially by
subtle and
devious methods, to
rob a
prospective victim. "Every
mob in town is making a play for that
ghee (fellow) to
beat (rob) him for that
ice (diamond jewelry) of his, but he's a pretty
hip (alert and sophisticated) gent. He done a
bit (served a prison term)."
2. To attempt to
win the favor of, especially to
seduce, a
woman or
homosexual.
- american underworld dictionary - 1950