a person who does not have a fixed role in a team, and is versatile enough to switch roles at a moment's notice and still fulfil their new role with sufficient proficiency. they are also known as generalists, and can help balance a team to reduce their weaknesses or vulnerability, particularly if an enemy team is exploiting said weakness.
contrast this with a 'normal' person, who will lock into and serve a static role throughout the team's existence.
it is commonly used in sports, and gained popularity in the realm of eSports, where class-based games provide an explicit benefit for designating flex players to allow their team to adapt. two concepts of flex players arise:
1) in games where classes* are locked in at the start of the match, such as MOBAs (DOTA, League), flex players often choose classes that are known as 'flex picks' in their communities - classes that are inherently versatile enough to be able to switch roles on their own.
2) in games where classes* can be changed at the start of a new round or mid-match, such as FPSes (Rainbow Six: Siege & Valorant or Overwatch & Team Fortress 2, respectively), flex players can either choose 'flex picks' (explained above), or will change classes throughout the match as the needs of their team evolve.
*see also (game-specific terms): heroes, champions, operators, agents, heroes (yes, again), mercenaries
contrast this with a 'normal' person, who will lock into and serve a static role throughout the team's existence.
it is commonly used in sports, and gained popularity in the realm of eSports, where class-based games provide an explicit benefit for designating flex players to allow their team to adapt. two concepts of flex players arise:
1) in games where classes* are locked in at the start of the match, such as MOBAs (DOTA, League), flex players often choose classes that are known as 'flex picks' in their communities - classes that are inherently versatile enough to be able to switch roles on their own.
2) in games where classes* can be changed at the start of a new round or mid-match, such as FPSes (Rainbow Six: Siege & Valorant or Overwatch & Team Fortress 2, respectively), flex players can either choose 'flex picks' (explained above), or will change classes throughout the match as the needs of their team evolve.
*see also (game-specific terms): heroes, champions, operators, agents, heroes (yes, again), mercenaries
#1)
jungler: 'im getting focused down, my lane needs help'
flex player: 'alright, ill flex over to that lane right now'
#2:
teammate: 'our map control is too weak and the enemy team is exploiting that by rushing us down each round.'
flex player: 'got it, let me switch to an area denial class next round.'
jungler: 'im getting focused down, my lane needs help'
flex player: 'alright, ill flex over to that lane right now'
#2:
teammate: 'our map control is too weak and the enemy team is exploiting that by rushing us down each round.'
flex player: 'got it, let me switch to an area denial class next round.'
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The act of flexing ones muscles and congratulating oneself in the mirror while having intense sexual intercourse. At some point during the flex off, the flexer must wink and point at himself in the mirror to acknowledge himself as being "Da MAN", even if his partner is not fully aware of the absolute awesomeness that has just rained down upon her.
If there is no mirror nearby, one may still perform the Psycho Flex, though the resulting ego boost may be greatly reduced.
The act of flexing ones muscles and congratulating oneself in the mirror while having intense sexual intercourse. At some point during the flex off, the flexer must wink and point at himself in the mirror to acknowledge himself as being "Da MAN", even if his partner is not fully aware of the absolute awesomeness that has just rained down upon her.
If there is no mirror nearby, one may still perform the Psycho Flex, though the resulting ego boost may be greatly reduced.
The high from working out an drinking my whey protein had me Psycho Flexing all night with my lady. I think I pulled something.
by Bash Masterson June 4, 2009
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River (to Josiah): Kyle is such a ukulele flexer.
Josiah: I know right. He sucks so bad.
Kyle Sweeny: Hey!
Josiah and River in unison: Shut up Kyle.
Josiah: I know right. He sucks so bad.
Kyle Sweeny: Hey!
Josiah and River in unison: Shut up Kyle.
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