Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Status flex
Flex
To show off an achievement, possession, skill or advantage.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Show 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.