Verb - to show off, instill jealousy and a sense of inferiority on others whether intentional or not.
Also, a word to give powerless people the feeling of power by granting them the feeling of being in a higher moral ground of 'humility' (by keeping quiet, most of the time, to protect their own ego in case someone superior makes them feel worse), and hence the perceived moral authority to insinuate people as malicious narcissists regardless of the true intention of the person sharing the experience.
The word is used in both attack (insult) and defense mechanisms.
As an attack, to guilt trip and label a person's action as malicious for making other people around them potentially feel worse about themselves, regardless of the actual intent.
As a defense, to distract a person from the realization of their own inferiority, by insinuating that the other person is a narcissist, thereby shifting the battle from a battle of 'who is skillfully superior' to 'who is morally superior', taking the person using the word from a position of loss due to worse skills, to a winning position by thinking of themselves as humble and non-malicious for keeping quiet.
The word is easy to use, doesn't require high emotional intelligence, and absolves the user of responsibility for causing emotional hurt to the other person they use it on due to the frequency of use in popular culture.
Also, a word to give powerless people the feeling of power by granting them the feeling of being in a higher moral ground of 'humility' (by keeping quiet, most of the time, to protect their own ego in case someone superior makes them feel worse), and hence the perceived moral authority to insinuate people as malicious narcissists regardless of the true intention of the person sharing the experience.
The word is used in both attack (insult) and defense mechanisms.
As an attack, to guilt trip and label a person's action as malicious for making other people around them potentially feel worse about themselves, regardless of the actual intent.
As a defense, to distract a person from the realization of their own inferiority, by insinuating that the other person is a narcissist, thereby shifting the battle from a battle of 'who is skillfully superior' to 'who is morally superior', taking the person using the word from a position of loss due to worse skills, to a winning position by thinking of themselves as humble and non-malicious for keeping quiet.
The word is easy to use, doesn't require high emotional intelligence, and absolves the user of responsibility for causing emotional hurt to the other person they use it on due to the frequency of use in popular culture.
Example 1:
A (Cheerful Person who generally just likes to share things they like, slightly insensitive)
B (Has insecurities about their achievements, often compares themselves to other people)
A: Hey! My Aunt treated us to this nice buffet place last night!
B: Woah... FLEX!
A: How is that flexing?
B: Because we all wanted to go buffet yesterday but we couldn't! Now you made us all feel jealous and poor!
Example 2:
C (Doesn't care what others think, does things on his own and does very well in them)
B (Has insecurities about their achievements, often compares themselves to other people)
C: *Presents the work he's been doing solo on his own for the past 3 months, while everyone else has been slacking*
B: *Whispers to a friend* Oh my god, this is such a market spoiler. Is he trying to flex towards the Professor?
C: *Doesn't actually care what anyone thinks, he just enjoys what he's doing and does very well in it*
A (Cheerful Person who generally just likes to share things they like, slightly insensitive)
B (Has insecurities about their achievements, often compares themselves to other people)
A: Hey! My Aunt treated us to this nice buffet place last night!
B: Woah... FLEX!
A: How is that flexing?
B: Because we all wanted to go buffet yesterday but we couldn't! Now you made us all feel jealous and poor!
Example 2:
C (Doesn't care what others think, does things on his own and does very well in them)
B (Has insecurities about their achievements, often compares themselves to other people)
C: *Presents the work he's been doing solo on his own for the past 3 months, while everyone else has been slacking*
B: *Whispers to a friend* Oh my god, this is such a market spoiler. Is he trying to flex towards the Professor?
C: *Doesn't actually care what anyone thinks, he just enjoys what he's doing and does very well in it*
by jb_c_b May 6, 2021
Get the Flexmug. April 19 is when you send a friend, partner or someone you trust a picture of you flexing ur muscles.
by Nukemaster69 April 19, 2022
Get the National flex your muscles daymug. ‘The logo drum in Amapiano is God Flex!’
‘Your face is God Flex,’
‘That view of the city is a God Flex,’
‘You 2 together is a God Flex,’
‘Your face is God Flex,’
‘That view of the city is a God Flex,’
‘You 2 together is a God Flex,’
by Lu기 February 25, 2023
Get the God Flexmug. Folks Flex
When someone shows off there wealth, clothes, and lifestyle paid for by their parents — pretending it’s their own success. Wearing the latest designer clothes, carrying designer handbags, driving flashy cars, wearing luxury watches and jewelry, going on exotic holidays like Dubai, flying on private jets — usually hanging around the same crowd. This crowd is always comparing who’s got better things and looking down on people who have less, even if those people are self-sufficient and work hard for it.
When someone shows off there wealth, clothes, and lifestyle paid for by their parents — pretending it’s their own success. Wearing the latest designer clothes, carrying designer handbags, driving flashy cars, wearing luxury watches and jewelry, going on exotic holidays like Dubai, flying on private jets — usually hanging around the same crowd. This crowd is always comparing who’s got better things and looking down on people who have less, even if those people are self-sufficient and work hard for it.
Look at that rich kid, spoiled brat posting on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok next to their Lambo Urus and mansion — acting like they bought them themselves. What a classic Folks Flex.
by Jamie Cheese November 13, 2025
Get the Folks Flexmug. by Lobzer July 11, 2019
Get the Flexmug. Someone who religiously plays flex because they are too much of a pussy to play solo/duo, but if they do decide to enter that realm they never play solo.
by Oofan Bloberts March 22, 2021
Get the Flex Warriormug. To flex means to show off or display something, usually in a boastful manner. This can be related to physical strength, wealth, style, or any other personal achievement. It’s often used in a context where someone is trying to impress or brag.
by YkMatt August 21, 2024
Get the Flexmug.