Third person singular present tense of flex; bends a joint, muscle, or shows one's abilities.
Modern English present tense form derived from Latin 'flectere,' with the -es suffix added for third-person singular conjugation.
The word 'flex' has evolved beyond just physical movement—now people 'flex' their designer shoes, their grades, or their vacation photos on social media, but it's the same Latin root!
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