flexing
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈflɛksɪŋ/
KK: /ˈflɛksɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of bending or tightening muscles, often to show strength or size.
Example
He was flexing his muscles to impress his friends.
Conversation
Did you see Jake flexing his muscles at the gym yesterday?
Yeah, he was really showing off!
I think he enjoys the attention he gets from all that flexing.
For sure! It definitely gets people talking.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bending
tension
strain
Antonyms
relaxation
looseness
flaccidity
verb
Definition
To bend or move a part of the body, especially a muscle, in a way that shows strength or flexibility.
Example
He was flexing his muscles to impress his friends.
Tense Forms
Past: flexed
Past Participle: flexed
Conversation
Did you see him flexing at the gym yesterday?
Yeah, he definitely wants everyone to notice his progress.
It's kind of motivating to see him flexing like that, isn't it?
Root Explanation
Flexing → It is formed from "flex" (from Latin "flectere", meaning to bend) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "flexing" refers to the action of bending, often used in the context of muscles or showing off strength.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bending' ('flectere') to remember that 'flexing' means the action of bending, especially in relation to muscles.
Visually Confused Words
fleming
fling
fleshing
fleeting
fleering