(n.) / (v.) fear-flex
Definition: When someone puts on a big show of being “afraid” so the room pivots around them—making another person look sketchy or guilty without naming any real behavior. Low-key a control move.
Definition: When someone puts on a big show of being “afraid” so the room pivots around them—making another person look sketchy or guilty without naming any real behavior. Low-key a control move.
“Dude was just waiting for a ride and she hit a fear flex—now security’s hovering.”
“Manager fear-flexed and acted like the new kid was a problem, even though nothing happened.”
“One fear flex at the door and the whole vibe went ‘safety meeting.’”
Also: fear-flexing (gerund)
“Manager fear-flexed and acted like the new kid was a problem, even though nothing happened.”
“One fear flex at the door and the whole vibe went ‘safety meeting.’”
Also: fear-flexing (gerund)
by Jrock01 October 16, 2025
Get the fear flexmug.