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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.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. 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.

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

4. 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.

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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.

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   a. To contract (a muscle, for example). b. To move by muscular control: "Sandy flexes his brow characteristically" (Scott Turow). 4. To exhibit or show off the strength of: "They had spent six years since the lightning Six Day War flexing their invincibility" (Howard Kaplan). v.intr.

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

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

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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. 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.

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    Flex Definition. To bend (something pliant or elastic). To bend (a joint). To tense (a muscle) by contraction. To bend (a joint) repeatedly. Flexible, insulated electric cord. The act or an instance of flexing; a bending. Flexibility. A schedule with a lot of flex.

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    flex meaning, definition, what is flex: to tighten your muscles or bend part of ...: Learn more.