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   flex

   /flɛks/

   verb

   • 1. (with reference to a limb or joint) bend or become bent: "she saw him flex his ankle and wince" Similar bendcurvecrookhookcockanglekinkbuckledouble upOpposite straighten
   • ▪ cause (a muscle) to stand out by contracting or tensing it: "a group of bodybuilders flexed their muscles" Similar tightentautenmake tauttense (up)tensioncontractstiffenbraceknotOpposite relax
   • ▪ (of a muscle) contract or be tensed: "a muscle flexed in his jaw"
   • ▪ (of a material) be capable of warping or bending and then reverting to shape: "set windows in rubber so they flex during an earthquake"
   • 2. put a (skill, talent, or ability) to use: "the talks were seen as a way for Merkel to flex her well-known diplomatic prowess"
   • ▪ show (something) off; flaunt: informal US "she flexes her power and success with a flick of her diamond-braceleted wrist"

   noun

   • 1. the action or state of flexing: "add rigidity and eliminate brake flex"
   • 2. a boastful statement or display: informal US "ridiculous flexes of exorbitant wealth"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Latin flex- ‘bent’, from the verb flectere.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flexFlex Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FLEX is to bend especially repeatedly. How to use flex in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLEX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLEX definition: 1. to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle: 2. (of a material) to bend without breaking, or…. Learn more.

4. allthings.how › what-does-flex-slang-mean-and-how-to-use-itWhat Does 'Flex' Slang Mean and How to Use it? - All Things How

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   Mar 13, 2024 · What Does 'Flex' Slang Mean and How to Use it? Flex doesn't just mean muscle contractions! Here's what the social media slang meaning of a 'flex' is and why it's not necessarily a bad thing.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflex verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   flex (something) to bend, move or stretch an arm or a leg, or pull a muscle tight, especially in order to prepare for a physical activity. to flex your fingers/feet/legs; He stood on the side of the pool flexing his muscles.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › flexFLEX Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Flex is a slang term meaning “to show off,” whether it be your physique, your belongings, or some other thing you consider superior to those of others. The act of flexing is often criticized as a power move, considered arrogant and insincere .

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLEX | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FLEX meaning: 1. to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle: 2. (of a material) to bend without breaking, or…. Learn more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flexFlex - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you flex something, you bend or contract it. To appear super tough, you might flex your archery bow while flexing your muscles. Things curve and bend when they flex, whether they're human joints or objects made of a bendable material like plastic or soft wood.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishflex verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to show someone how powerful you are, especially as a warning or threat. See flex in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: flex. Definition of flex verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLEX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    If you flex your muscles or parts of your body, you bend, move, or stretch them for a short time in order to exercise them.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLEX | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FLEX definition: 1. to bend a part of your body so that the muscle becomes tight 2. a piece of wire covered in…. Learn more.