Flexing

Pronunciation: /ˈflɛksɪŋ/

Flexing (verb)

  1. Moving or tensing muscles to look strong, often to impress others.
  2. Bending something back and forth to check how it reacts under pressure.
  3. Trying to look more powerful or in control than others, especially in a conflict.

Examples

  • She is flexing her muscles to show strength.
  • They are flexing their arms to show strength.