[flɛks], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (with reference to a limb or joint) bend or become bent
(e.g: she saw him flex his ankle and wince)

- put a (skill, talent, or ability) to use
(e.g: the talks were seen as a way for Merkel to flex her well-known diplomatic prowess)


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Origin:
early 16th century: from Latin flex- ‘bent’, from the verb flectere

[flɛks], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action or state of flexing
(e.g: add rigidity and eliminate brake flex)

- a boastful statement or display
(e.g: ridiculous flexes of exorbitant wealth)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century: from Latin flex- ‘bent’, from the verb flectere

[flɛks], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a flexible insulated cable used for carrying electric current to an appliance


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: abbreviation of flexible