Flexing

American Slang Term American ★★★★★ Very Common Casual
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Meaning: Showing off one's achievements, possessions, or skills to impress others.

向别人展示自己的成就、财物或技能以博取关注。
Alardear de logros, posesiones o habilidades para impresionar a los demás.
他人を感心させるために自分の実績、持ち物、スキルを見せびらかすこと。
남을 감동시키기 위해 자신의 성취, 소유물, 또는 능력을 과시하는 것.

From the bodybuilding gesture of flexing muscles, 'flexing' in slang means displaying what you've got — whether it's money, talent, knowledge, or style. It can be admiring ('flex on them') or dismissive ('weird flex but okay'). The noun 'flex' means a boast or display.

源自健身时秀肌肉的动作,'flexing'在俚语中意味着展示你拥有的一切——无论是金钱、才能、知识还是风格。可以是赞赏的('flex on them' 秀给他们看)或嘲讽的('weird flex but okay' 奇怪的炫耀但好吧)。名词'flex'指一种夸耀或展示。
Del gesto de culturismo de flexionar los músculos, 'flexing' en argot significa mostrar lo que tienes — ya sea dinero, talento, conocimientos o estilo. Puede ser admirativo ('flex on them') o despectivo ('weird flex but okay'). El sustantivo 'flex' significa un alarde o exhibición.
ボディビルダーが筋肉を見せつけるポーズに由来し、スラングの「flexing」は自分の持っているものを見せること——お金、才能、知識、スタイルなど何でも。称賛的な使い方(「flex on them(見せつけろ)」)にも、皮肉っぽい使い方(「weird flex but okay(変な自慢だけどまあいいか)」)にもなります。名詞の「flex」は自慢や誇示を意味します。
보디빌딩에서 근육을 과시하는 동작에서 유래한 표현으로, 슬랭에서 'flexing'은 가진 것을 보여주는 것이다 — 돈이든, 재능이든, 지식이든, 스타일이든. 감탄할 수도 있고('flex on them'), 비꼬는 것일 수도 있다('weird flex but okay'). 명사 'flex'는 자랑이나 과시를 의미한다.

Examples

  1. She's flexing her new car on Instagram.
    她在Instagram上秀她的新车。
    Está presumiendo de su coche nuevo en Instagram.
    彼女はインスタで新車を見せびらかしてる。
    그녀가 인스타에서 새 차를 자랑하고 있어.
  2. That's a major flex — he got promoted twice in one year.
    那是重量级的炫耀——他一年内升职了两次。
    Menudo flex — le ascendieron dos veces en un año.
    あれはかなりのフレックスだ——1年で2回も昇進したんだって。
    그건 엄청난 플렉스야 — 1년 만에 두 번이나 승진했대.
  3. Not trying to flex, but I just got accepted to three Ivy League schools.
    不是想炫耀,但我刚被三所常春藤盟校录取了。
    No es por presumir, pero me acaban de aceptar en tres universidades de la Ivy League.
    自慢するつもりはないけど、アイビーリーグ3校に受かったんだ。
    자랑하려는 건 아닌데, 아이비리그 3곳에 합격했어.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: achievement, wealth, social media, bragging

Tone: admiring or teasing

✓ Do Say

  • Hard flex.
    硬核炫耀。
    Menudo flex.
    Hard flex.(すごい自慢だな。)
    엄청난 플렉스다.
  • Flex on them.
    秀给他们看。
    Presume delante de ellos.
    Flex on them.(見せつけてやれ。)
    그들 앞에서 플렉스해.

✗ Don't Say

  • 'Weird flex but okay' is the standard response when someone brags about something unusual — it's gently mocking, not harsh
    'Weird flex but okay'(奇怪的炫耀但好吧)是当有人炫耀一些奇怪的事情时的标准回应——是温和的调侃,不是严厉的批评
    'Weird flex but okay' (presumes raro pero bueno) es la respuesta estándar cuando alguien alardea de algo inusual — es una burla suave, no un ataque duro
    「Weird flex but okay(変な自慢だけどまあいいか)」は珍しいことを自慢する人への定番の返し——辛辣ではなく、やんわりとした皮肉です
    'Weird flex but okay'는 누군가가 이상한 것을 자랑할 때의 정석 반응이다 — 가볍게 놀리는 것이지, 거칠게 비꼬는 것은 아니다

Origin & History

From the physical act of flexing muscles to show strength. Hip-hop culture adopted the metaphor in the 2000s-2010s, with 'flex' becoming standard slang for any show of superiority or achievement. 'Weird flex but okay' became a viral meme in 2018.

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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