Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Status flex

Flex

To show off an achievement, possession, skill or advantage.

IN PLAIN ENGLISHShow off
ALSO SEARCHED ASflexing
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS

The front-row photo was a subtle flex.

WORD ORIGIN

Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.