flexing (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈflɛksɪŋ/
Definition
Showing off wealth, possessions, or abilities in a boastful or ostentatious way, often to impress others.
Examples
She posted a picture of her new sports car online, clearly flexing.
He's always flexing his muscles at the gym.
Stop flexing about your vacation; some of us can't afford to travel.
How to Use flexing
- flex about something (prepositional phrase)
- To boast or show off excessively about something. — "He's always flexing about his new car."
- flex on someone (prepositional phrase)
- To show off or assert dominance over someone, often by displaying superiority. — "She flexed on her ex-boyfriend by posting pictures with her new, successful partner."
- flex your muscles (collocation)
- To display physical strength or power. — "The wrestler flexed his muscles before the match."
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