flex

¹flex

verb \ˈfleks\

Definition of FLEX

transitive verb

1

: to bend especially repeatedly

2

a : to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint) b : to move or tense (a muscle) by contraction

3

: use, demonstrate <flexing her skills as a singer>

intransitive verb

: bend

— flex one's muscles

: to demonstrate one's strength <an exaggerated need to flex his political muscles — J. P. Lash>

Examples of FLEX

1. He flexed the muscles of his right arm.
2. a material that flexes easily

Origin of FLEX

Latin flexus, past participle of flectere to bend

First Known Use: circa 1521

Rhymes with FLEX

dex, ex, hex, lex, rex, sex, specs, vex, x