flex

1 of 3

verb

ˈfleks

flexed; flexing; flexes

transitive verb

: to bend especially repeatedly

: to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint)

: to move or tense (a muscle) by contraction

: use, demonstrate

flexing her skills as a singer

intransitive verb

: bend

informal

: to talk in a boastful or aggressive way

"Bronze" is one of the most straightforward new tracks: a boastful and insidiously dark song that sees him flexing about his many wins.

Raisa Bruner

—often used with on to indicate the person, group, etc. at whom the talk is directed

Hip-hop has never just been about selling drugs, flexing on haters, and threatening enemies, as many like to portray it.

Aaron Williams… he … went searching for criticism, then tried to flex on a random criticizer.

Ashley Feinberg"… And if President Trump is going to continue to flex on China, whether it's with tariffs, whether it's just talking tough and tweeting tough, that still draws a very stark contrast between himself and the Democratic Party. …"

Mattie Duppler

: to make an ostentatious display of something : show off

While tons of influencers love to flex on Instagram via designer bags and other luxury splurges, others are all about that perfect high-low balance …

Bella Gerard

— often used with on to indicate the person, group, etc. at whom the display is directed

It's in-your-face branding that is all about flexing on your friends in their more common, more conventional limousines.

Max Finkel

flex

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural flexes

: an act or instance of flexing or bending

[Trae] Young finished with 22 points, seven assists and two steals—and a muscle flex after the game-winner.

Chris Vivlamore

: flexibility, pliancy

The … fillet blade has a nice flex to it.

Matt Foster

informal : an act of bragging or showing off

Monster (1994) was R.E.M.'s weird flex: an over-the-top rock album saturated with distortion, propelled by power chords and guitar feedback, and voiced by singer Michael Stipe's newly found enthusiasm.

David Gill

flex

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural flexes

chiefly British

: an electric cord

单词	flex
释义	flex 1 of 3 verb ˈfleks flexed; flexing; flexes transitive verb 1 : to bend especially repeatedly 2 a : to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint) b : to move or tense (a muscle) by contraction 3 : use, demonstrate flexing her skills as a singer intransitive verb 1 : bend 2 informal a : to talk in a boastful or aggressive way "Bronze" is one of the most straightforward new tracks: a boastful and insidiously dark song that sees him flexing about his many wins. Raisa Bruner —often used with on to indicate the person, group, etc. at whom the talk is directed Hip-hop has never just been about selling drugs, flexing on haters, and threatening enemies, as many like to portray it. Aaron Williams… he … went searching for criticism, then tried to flex on a random criticizer. Ashley Feinberg"… And if President Trump is going to continue to flex on China, whether it's with tariffs, whether it's just talking tough and tweeting tough, that still draws a very stark contrast between himself and the Democratic Party. …" Mattie Duppler b : to make an ostentatious display of something : show off While tons of influencers love to flex on Instagram via designer bags and other luxury splurges, others are all about that perfect high-low balance … Bella Gerard — often used with on to indicate the person, group, etc. at whom the display is directed It's in-your-face branding that is all about flexing on your friends in their more common, more conventional limousines. Max Finkel flex 2 of 3 noun (1) plural flexes 1 : an act or instance of flexing or bending [Trae] Young finished with 22 points, seven assists and two steals—and a muscle flex after the game-winner. Chris Vivlamore 2 : flexibility, pliancy The … fillet blade has a nice flex to it. Matt Foster 3 informal : an act of bragging or showing off Monster (1994) was R.E.M.'s weird flex: an over-the-top rock album saturated with distortion, propelled by power chords and guitar feedback, and voiced by singer Michael Stipe's newly found enthusiasm. David Gill flex 3 of 3 noun (2) plural flexes chiefly British : an electric cord Phrases flex one's muscles : to demonstrate one's strength an exaggerated need to flex his political muscles J. P. Lash Example Sentences Verb He flexed the muscles of his right arm. a material that flexes easily Word History Etymology Verb borrowed from Latin flexus, past participle of flectere "to cause to go in a different direction, bend, curve," of uncertain origin Noun (1) derivative of flex entry 1 Noun (2) short for flexible cord First Known Use Verb circa 1521, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (1) circa 1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1905, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing flex flex-fuel flex one's muscles flex-cuff flex-fuel flex one's muscles flex-cuff Kids Definition flex verb ˈfleks flexed; flexing 1 : to bend especially again and again Can you flex your fingers? 2 : to move or tense (a muscle) Medical Definition flex transitive verb ˈfleks 1 : to bend especially repeatedly 2 a : to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint) stretching and flexing his knees b : to move or tense (a muscle or muscles) by contraction flexed their biceps
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flex

verb

noun (1)

noun (2)

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing flex

Kids Definition

verb

Medical Definition

transitive verb