1 C1 idiomatic slang
To show off or boast in a way that is deliberately directed at a specific person to make them feel inferior.
"She bought the same designer bag and flexed on her colleague the next day."
inseparable
flex on
C1 slang inseparable transitive
To show off or boast at someone's expense, especially to demonstrate superiority over them.
In plain English
To brag or show off specifically to make another person feel smaller or less cool than you.
What does "flex on" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic slang
To outperform someone publicly and draw attention to the difference.
"The young player was flexing on veterans with his stats every single week."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To flex (show muscles) directed at (on) someone — partially transparent in context.
Actually means
To brag or show off specifically to make another person feel smaller or less cool than you.
Usage tip
Hip-hop and internet slang, originating in African American Vernacular English (AAVE). Common in social media, rap lyrics, and youth culture. Targeted bragging is the key element.
Words that pair with "flex on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
haters opponents competition exes rivals
How to conjugate "flex on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
flex on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
flexes on
he/she/it
Past simple
flexed on
yesterday
Past participle
flexed on
have + pp
-ing form
flexing on
continuous
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