flex

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of flexing
  2. verb contract
  3. verb exhibit the strength of

Etymology

From Latin flexus, past participle of flecto (“to bend”).

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