Flex on Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To show off or display something (like money, clothes, or achievements) in front of others, often to make them feel inferior.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, slang; often used in social media and conversations among younger speakers. Commonly follows the pattern 'flex on someone.' Not always negative—can be playful or teasing.
Spanish: presumir ante - lucirse delante dePortuguese (BR): se exibir para - ostentar diante dePortuguese (PT): exibir-se para - ostentar peranteChinese (Simplified): 在...面前炫耀 - 在...面前显摆Chinese (Traditional): 在...面前炫耀 - 在...面前炫技Hindi: के सामने दिखावा करना - के आगे शान दिखानाArabic: يتفاخر أمام - يستعرض أمامBengali: দেখানো - জাহির করাRussian: понторезить - выпендритьсяJapanese: 見せびらかす - 自慢するVietnamese: khoe khoang - ra vẻKorean: 자랑하다 - 뽐내다Turkish: hava atmak - gösteriş yapmakUrdu: شیخی مارنا - دکھاناIndonesian: pamer - menyombongkan diri
Example Sentences
He likes to flex on his classmates with his new shoes.
basic
Don't flex on people just because you won.
basic
She always tries to flex on social media.
basic
He posted a picture with his fancy car just to flex on his ex.
natural
Some people just love to flex on everyone about their vacations.
natural
You don't need to flex on your friends; they like you for who you are.
natural