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   Flex

   /fleks/

   

   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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   Slang. to brag or show off to; assert one’s dominance or superiority over: She’s flexing on her haters by posting new photos of her beautiful family. flex. 2. [ fleks ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. adjective. Informal. flexible: a flex program of workers' benefits. flex- 3. a combining form representing flexible in compound words: flextime.

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   Definitions of flex. verb. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. synonyms: bend, deform, turn, twist. see more. verb. form a curve. synonyms: bend. see more. verb. bend a joint. “ flex your wrists” synonyms: bend. see more. noun. the act of flexing. “he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies” see more. verb. contract.

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   flex meaning: 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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   n. 1. Chiefly British Flexible insulated electric cord. 2. The act or an instance of flexing; a bending. 3. Flexibility: a schedule with a lot of flex. Idiom: flex (one's) muscles Informal. To exhibit or show off one's strength. [Latin flectere, flex-, to bend .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   noun. the act of flexing. Slang. a boast or brag: 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. See more. Verb Phrases.

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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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   2 days ago · A flex is an electric cable containing two or more wires that is connected to an electrical appliance. [mainly British] regional note: in AM, use cord. 2. verb. 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. He slowly flexed his muscles and tried to stand. [VERB noun]