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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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   What does flex mean in slang?

   • the act of flexing. It's not a flex, but we have the best burgers here. British. any flexible, insulated electric cord; an electric cord or extension cord. Slang. an elastic band, as a garter. Mathematics. an inflection point. She’s flexing on her haters by posting new photos of her beautiful family. a flex program of workers' benefits. flextime.

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   What does flex mean in a sentence?

   • Rather, it is an informal summary that seeks to provide supplemental information and context important to know or keep in mind about the term’s history, meaning, and usage. Flex definition: to bend, as a part of the body. See examples of FLEX used in a sentence.

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   What happens when you flex something?

   • 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.

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   Where did the word FLEXIBLE come from?

   • Experts suspect that flexible came first, from the Latin root flexibilis, "flexible, pliant, or yielding," and figuratively, "tractable, or easily influenced." "Flex."

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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.

   • English (US)

     to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle: First,...

   • Flexed

     FLEXED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

   • Flexbone

     Examples of how to use “flexbone” in a sentence from...

   • Fleshy

     FLESHY definition: 1. having a lot of soft flesh 2. having a...

   • Biceps

     BICEPS definition: 1. the large muscle at the front of the...

   • Indonesian Translation

     flex translate: menekuk, kabel. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

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   to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle: First, straighten your legs, then flex your feet. He tried to impress me by flexing his huge muscles. [ I or T ] (of a material) to bend without breaking, or to make a material do this: Sheets of brittle lava broke under their own weight as they flexed. Metal fatigue occurs when steel is flexed.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word flex, from bending or moving muscles to boasting or showing off. See examples, etymology, phrases, and related words.

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   Flex definition: to bend, as a part of the body. See examples of FLEX used in a sentence.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word flex in British and American English. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency of flex as a noun, verb, and adjective.

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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 › learner-english › flexFLEX | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Flex can be a verb meaning to bend a part of your body, or a noun meaning a wire covered in plastic. Learn how to use flex in sentences and see translations in different languages.