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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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   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.

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

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   to tighten (a muscle) by contraction. to demonstrate (one’s ability, expertise, etc.): She’s flexed her marketing skills for various clients in the publishing industry. Slang. to boast or brag about; flaunt: He’s just not into flexing his success. verb (used without object) to bend. Slang. to boast or brag; show off:

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flexFlex - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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   Flex can be a verb meaning to bend, contract, or show off strength, or a noun meaning a flexible electric cord or a bending action. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of flex from various dictionaries and sources.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLEX | 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.