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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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   FLEX definition: 1. to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle: 2. (of a material) to bend without breaking, or…. Learn more.

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   Learn the meaning of flex as a verb, noun, and slang term, with examples of usage and etymology. Find out how to flex one's muscles, show off, or bend in different contexts.

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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.

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   Flex can mean to bend, tighten, or show off, especially in slang. Learn the meaning, usage, and history of flex and related words like flexing, flex time, and flex cord.

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   Learn the meaning of flex as a verb, noun, and slang term in English. Find out how to use flex in different contexts, such as bending, contracting, showing off, or referring to a cable.

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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.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFLEX - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. 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. [...] 2. A flex is an electric cable containing two or more wires that is connected to an electrical appliance. [mainly British] [...] 3. to flex your muscles. More. English for Special Purposes. in Electrical Engineering.