noun
flexing
FLEHK-sihng
Flexing (noun) means the act of bending a joint or tightening a muscle. Example: “Repeated flexing of the wrist can cause strain.”
noun
1
The act of bending a joint or tightening a muscle.
"Repeated flexing of the wrist can cause strain."
2
Showing off; boasting (informal).
"All that flexing on social media gets exhausting."
How to use flexing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of flex, used both for muscle movement and for showing off.
When to use it
The "showing off" meaning is informal slang.
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Rhymes for flexing
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What does “flexing” mean?
The word “flexing” means the act of bending a joint or tightening a muscle. In plain terms, the -ing form of flex, used both for muscle movement and for showing off.
How do you pronounce “flexing”?
“Flexing” is pronounced FLEHK-sihng (/ˈflɛksɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flexing” in a sentence?
Here is “flexing” used in a sentence: “Repeated flexing of the wrist can cause strain.”
What part of speech is “flexing”?
“Flexing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “flexing” have?
“Flexing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of bending a joint or tightening a muscle.
