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Muskeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

flex verb To bend a joint or tighten a muscle, often to show strength.

Senses

Muskeln is used for these senses in English:

flex (transitive) To repeatedly bend one of one's joints.
flex (transitive) To move part of the body using one's muscles.

flex — full definition

verb To bend a joint or tighten a muscle, often to show strength.
verb To show off or boast, often about wealth, status, or ability (informal).
noun A flexible insulated electrical cord or cable (chiefly British).
noun An instance of boasting or showing off (informal).

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Biegsamkeit Elastizität Flexibilität Anpassungsfähigkeit Beweglichkeit Anschlusskabel biegen knicken lassen spielen beugen