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Flex (slang)

Also known as Flex Meaning

In informal speech, to flex is to boast or show off.

In informal speech, to flex is to boast or show off.[1]

Usage

Flex can also be a noun for a display of boasting. The expression “flex on” directs the display toward another person or group. These informal uses sit alongside the word’s physical meanings of bending or tensing muscles.[1]

References

  1. FLEX Definition & Meaning — Merriam-Webster. Accessed October 20, 2026↩1↩2