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BNC: 10017 COCA: 8856

flex

1 flex /ˈflɛks/ verb
flexes; flexed; flexing
1 flex
/ˈflɛks/
verb
flexes; flexed; flexing
Learner's definition of FLEX
[+ object]
: to bend (a body part)弯曲,屈曲(人体部位)
: to move or tighten (a muscle)活动,绷紧(肌肉)
[no object] : bend

flex your muscles

: to show your strength or power显示力量;炫耀实力
2 flex /ˈflɛks/ noun
plural flexes
2 flex
/ˈflɛks/
noun
plural flexes
Learner's definition of FLEX
[count] British
: 1cord 2
BNC: 10017 COCA: 8856

flex

1 of 3

verb

flexed; flexing; flexes

transitive verb

1
: to bend especially repeatedly
2
a
: to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint)
b
: to move or tense (a muscle) by contraction
3
: use, demonstrate
flexing her skills as a singer

intransitive verb

1
: bend
2
informal
a
: to talk in a boastful or aggressive way
"Bronze" is one of the most straightforward new tracks: a boastful and insidiously dark song that sees him flexing about his many wins. Raisa Bruner
often used with on to indicate the person, group, etc. at whom the talk is directed
Hip-hop has never just been about selling drugs, flexing on haters, and threatening enemies, as many like to portray it. Aaron Williams… he … went searching for criticism, then tried to flex on a random criticizer. Ashley Feinberg"… And if President Trump is going to continue to flex on China, whether it's with tariffs, whether it's just talking tough and tweeting tough, that still draws a very stark contrast between himself and the Democratic Party. …" Mattie Duppler
b
: to make an ostentatious display of something : show off
While tons of influencers love to flex on Instagram via designer bags and other luxury splurges, others are all about that perfect high-low balance … Bella Gerard
often used with on to indicate the person, group, etc. at whom the display is directed
It's in-your-face branding that is all about flexing on your friends in their more common, more conventional limousines. Max Finkel

flex

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural flexes
1
: an act or instance of flexing or bending
[Trae] Young finished with 22 points, seven assists and two steals—and a muscle flex after the game-winner. Chris Vivlamore
2
: flexibility, pliancy
The … fillet blade has a nice flex to it. Matt Foster
3
informal : an act of bragging or showing off
Monster (1994) was R.E.M.'s weird flex: an over-the-top rock album saturated with distortion, propelled by power chords and guitar feedback, and voiced by singer Michael Stipe's newly found enthusiasm. David Gill

flex

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural flexes
chiefly British
: an electric cord
Phrases
flex one's muscles
: to demonstrate one's strength
an exaggerated need to flex his political muscles J. P. Lash

Example Sentences

Verb He flexed the muscles of his right arm. a material that flexes easily

Word History

Etymology

Verb

borrowed from Latin flexus, past participle of flectere "to cause to go in a different direction, bend, curve," of uncertain origin

Noun (1)

derivative of flex entry 1

Noun (2)

short for flexible cord

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1521, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun (1)

circa 1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flex was circa 1521
BNC: 10017 COCA: 8856
flex

noun

(BrE)  see also cord ADJECTIVE | ... OF FLEX | VERB + FLEX ADJECTIVElong長電線trailing拖線Long trailing flexes are a serious trip hazard.長長的拖線很容易絆倒人。electric, electrical電線kettle, telephone, etc.電熱水壺線、電話線等... OF FLEXlength一段線VERB + FLEXcut切線Side cutters are useful for cutting electrical flex to length.切段鉗適用於剪切電線。

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