bizness
shady business, hustle
noun beez-NESS Rare
Origin: From English 'business', respelled in French slang.
Usage Note
Bizness is a French slang respelling of 'business', evoking underground trade or illicit dealings. It is associated with urban French youth culture and rap. The standard spelling business also exists in French with a neutral commercial meaning, whereas bizness carries a street or hustle connotation.
Examples
"Il est dans le bizness depuis longtemps."
Natural Translation
He has been in the hustle for a long time.

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