1 C1 idiomatic slang
To stop competing in a bragging or showing-off contest; to disengage from a flex.
"When he realized he couldn't match their wealth, he just flexed off and changed the subject."
flex off
C1 slang intransitive
To boast or show off, often in a competitive or dismissive way (slang).
In plain English
To brag about yourself in a cool way, sometimes to show someone you are better than them.
What does "flex off" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic slang
To show off aggressively or dismiss others with a display of superiority.
"He flexed off on his critics by posting his sales figures online."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To flex (show muscles) and then switch off — loosely transparent in slang context.
Actually means
To brag about yourself in a cool way, sometimes to show someone you are better than them.
Usage tip
Informal internet and hip-hop slang, popular among younger speakers. Not common in formal or professional contexts. May also mean to disengage from a flexing contest.
Words that pair with "flex off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
competition rivals haters crowd
How to conjugate "flex off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
flex off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
flexes off
he/she/it
Past simple
flexed off
yesterday
Past participle
flexed off
have + pp
-ing form
flexing off
continuous
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