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Definition of flexing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
movementUS the act of bending or tightening musclesUS
- Flexing is important before lifting heavy weights.
2.
- His new car was just flexing to impress his friends.
Adjective
1.
- He was flexing his new car at the party.
2.
physicalUS bending or capable of bending easilyUS
- The flexing branches swayed in the wind.
Expressions with flexing
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adjusting charges to respond to conditions or steer buyer choices
Retailers use price flexing during holidays to boost demand.
Origin of flexing
Latin, flectere (to bend) + -ing (action)
Terms with flexing included in their meaning
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movement
act of bending or flexing
medical
muscle in the upper arm flexing the elbow
acrobatics
dramatic bending and flexing of the body
ankle movement
upward flexing of foot or toes toward the shin
medical
muscle in the lower leg flexing the big toe
medical
muscle involved in flexing the trunk and thigh
Examples of flexing in a sentence
Her routine includes flexing the calves between sprints. All that flexing on social media is starting to annoy his followers. Her designer bag felt like unnecessary flexing at the charity event. She was flexing her designer handbag all night. They were flexing their wealth on social media. The flexing metal frame adjusted to the pressure.
Flexing cables are essential for the robot's movement.
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- French:flexion, frimeur, ...
- German:Anspannen, prahlen, ...
- Italian:flessione, vantandosi, ...
- Spanish:flexión, presumido, ...
- Portuguese:flexão, ostentador, ...
- Chinese:屈伸, 炫耀的, ...
- Japanese:屈曲, 見せびらかす, ...
- Arabic:ثَنْي, مُتَبَجِّح, ...
- Hebrew:כִּיפּוּף שְׁרִירִים, מִתְרַבְרֵב, ...
- Russian:сгибание, выставлять напоказ, ...
- Ukrainian:напруження м'язів, хизуватися, ...
- Hindi:मांसपेशियों का सिकोड़ना, शेखी बघारना, ...
Definition of flex - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
muscle displayUS tighten muscles to show size or strengthUS
- She flexed her biceps in the mirror.
2.
- He likes to flex his new car at parties.
3.
joint movementbend or move a joint repeatedly
- He flexed his knees before jumping.
4.
movementbend or be bent into a curve
- The branch flexed under the weight of the snow.
Noun
1.
muscle actionUS movement of muscle to show strengthUS
- He gave a quick flex to impress his friends..
2.
- His new car was quite the flex.
3.
electricityTECH. UK flexible insulated electric cableTECH. UK
- The lamp is connected by a flex.
4.
movementact of bending or flexing
- He did a quick flex of his arm.
5.
materialUS flexibility or pliabilityUS
- The material's flex is impressive.
Images of flex
flexible insulated electric cable
Expressions with flex
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show physical strength by tightening muscles
He flexed his muscles to impress his friends.
assert power or control over others
The manager likes to flex his authority during meetings.
prepare for physical activity by tensing muscles
Athletes flex their muscles before starting the race.
engage in challenging mental activities
Puzzles and riddles help you flex your brain.
expresses mild amusement at an unusual boast
He bragged about his stamp collection. Strange flex but OK.
strange thing to brag about but fine
He said he has 1000 pens. Weird flex but OK.
expresses surprise at an unusual boast
He bragged about his stamp collection. Strange flex but okay.
responding to an unusual or unexpected statement
You spent $500 on socks? Weird flex but okay.
acknowledges an unusual boast with mild surprise or amusement
He bragged about his collection of spoons. Weird flex but alright.
Origin of flex
Latin, flectere (to bend)
Examples of flex in a sentence
They flexed their arms to impress the crowd. She loves to flex her designer clothes on social media. Watch him flex his cooking skills at the dinner party. She flexed her fingers to relieve tension. The athlete flexed his elbow to warm up. Flex your knees before you jump.
The plastic will flex without breaking. The bodybuilder's flex was impressive. Her flex in the mirror showed her progress. Her designer handbag was a real flex at the party. Posting his vacation photos online was just another flex. The electrician replaced the old flex with a new one. A damaged flex can be a fire hazard. His flex was impressive during the workout. The gymnast's flex showed her strength. The cable needs enough flex for repeated bending. Rubber has more flex than hard plastic.
View all translations of flex
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- French:bander, contraction, ...
- German:anspannen, Muskelbewegung, ...
- Italian:flettere, flessione, ...
- Spanish:flexionar, flexión, ...
- Portuguese:contrair, flexão, ...
- Chinese:绷紧, 肌肉动作, ...
- Japanese:見せびらかす, 筋肉を見せる, ...
- Arabic:شَدَّ عَضَلاتِهِ, ثَنْيَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְכַוֵּץ אֶת הַשְּׁרִירִים, כִּוּוּץ, ...
- Russian:напрягать, показ мышц, ...
- Ukrainian:напружити м'язи, напруження м'язів, ...
- Hindi:मांसपेशियाँ कसकर दिखाना, शक्ति प्रदर्शन, ...
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