flexing
Bending a joint
Flexing is contracting a muscle to make it bulge, the way bodybuilders do to display their physiques.
The meaning extends to any show of strength or capability: Russia is flexing its military power.
In slang, flexing is showing off wealth, status, or possessions: He's always flexing his new watch on Instagram.
The slang usage often carries a note of disapproval—suggesting the display is excessive or insecure.
Ostentatious self-display
- braggingExcessive self-praise
- flauntingOstentatious display of something
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- stuntingArresting natural growth
humble brag · peacocking · grandstanding · posturing · strutting · self-promotion · vanity · flashy
Contractile body tissue
- jointShared by multiple parties
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- contractionReduction in size
stretching · curl · extension · range of motion · articulation · elasticity · suppleness · pliability
showing off
Ostentatious self-display
- braggingExcessive self-praise
- flauntingOstentatious display of something
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
stunting · humble brag · peacocking · grandstanding · posturing · strutting · self-promotion · vanity · flashy · ostentatious
muscle
Contractile body tissue
- jointShared by multiple parties
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
contraction · stretching · curl · extension · range of motion · articulation · elasticity · suppleness · pliability · bend
- machomachismo, macho man, alpha male, tough guy, bravado
- swaggerswagger, strut, strutting, peacocking, cockiness
- bodybuildingbodybuilding, muscle, bodybuilders, Mr. Olympia, posing
- motor controlmuscle control, hand control, coordination, fine motor skills, gross motor skills
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- deformingbending, twisting, warping, curving, folding
flexingstraightening
Making something not crooked
extending · stretching · unbending · unfolding · elongating
flexingrelaxing
Becoming less tense
releasing · loosening · unclenching · slackening · letting go
flexinghiding
Staying out of sight
downplaying · understating · self-deprecating · keeping quiet · playing it cool
- flexible hoursAdjustable work schedule
- flexible scheduleAdjustable work hours
- flexible benefitsEmployee-chosen compensation options
- mental flexibilityCapacity to adapt thinking
- flexible spending accountsPretax payroll deductions for expenses
- flexible workAdjustable employment terms