Flexing: meaning, definitions and examples

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flexing

[ ˈflɛksɪŋ ]

Verb

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in the gym

To flex is to tighten a muscle, especially to show off. People who are proud of their muscles might flex them to draw attention. Flexing is also a way to show off wealth or power. In slang, flexing can also mean showing off in general, like talking about how great your life is. The opposite of flexing is being humble.

Synonyms

boasting, bragging, flaunting, parading, showing off.

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Word	Description / Examples
flexing	Commonly used in casual or slang contexts, especially among younger generations to describe someone who is showing off their achievements, possessions, or abilities in an exaggerated manner. He's always flexing his new car on social media. Stop flexing your muscles and just be humble.
showing off	General term used in both formal and informal settings to indicate someone exhibiting something with the intent of impressing others. Can easily carry a negative connotation. Stop showing off and get back to work. She's always showing off her cooking skills at dinner parties.
boasting	Used in both formal and informal settings. Implies talking with excessive pride about oneself, often irritating to others. She couldn't stop boasting about her promotion at work. The athlete was boasting of his numerous medals.
bragging	Similar to 'boasting' but slightly more informal. Generally used to describe someone talking proudly about themselves, typically with an annoying undertone. He's always bragging about how much money he makes. I got tired of her bragging about her perfect family.
flaunting	Used when someone is showing something off in a very obvious and often provocative way. Often carries a negative connotation of being showy or ostentatious. She was flaunting her expensive jewelry at the party. They were flaunting their wealth by buying multiple luxury cars.
parading	Typically used to describe someone displaying something to the public in a way that is meant to attract attention. Can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context. The celebrities were parading their designer outfits on the red carpet. He was parading his success in front of his old classmates.

Examples of usage

He's always flexing in the gym, trying to impress everyone.
She's constantly flexing her designer clothes on social media.
Stop flexing your new car, we get it, you're rich.
Don't need to flex all the time, people will see your true character eventually.
I'm tired of him flexing about his accomplishments, it's getting old.

Translations

Translations of the word "flexing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flexionamento

🇮🇳 फ्लेक्सिंग

🇩🇪 Flexen

🇮🇩 melenturkan

🇺🇦 вигинання

🇵🇱 napinanie

🇯🇵 フレックス

🇫🇷 flexion

🇪🇸 flexión

🇹🇷 esneme

🇰🇷 구부리기

🇸🇦 الثني

🇨🇿 ohýbání

🇸🇰 ohýbanie

🇨🇳 弯曲

🇸🇮 upogibanje

🇮🇸 beygja

🇰🇿 иілу

🇬🇪 მოხრა

🇦🇿 əyilmə

🇲🇽 flexión

Etymology

The word 'flexing' originally comes from the Latin word 'flexus', meaning 'bent'. Over time, it evolved to mean showing off one's muscles or strength. In modern slang, flexing has expanded to include showing off wealth, achievements, or anything someone is proud of. It has become a common term in social media and pop culture to describe someone bragging or flaunting their status or possessions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,914, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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22911 skunk
22912 unknowable
22913 maniac
22914 flexing
22915 grimy
22916 clammy
22917 dilatory
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