flexen
to flex; to show off; to brag
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈflɛk.sən/
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Cultural Note
Adopted from English internet/hip-hop culture, flexen (to show off) is ironic in Dutch culture because it clashes directly with the 'doe normaal' mentality. Calling someone out for flexing is very Dutch -- the culture discourages ostentatious displays of wealth or status.
📝 Example Sentences
Hij staat alleen maar te flexen met zijn nieuwe telefoon.
He's just showing off his new phone.
Niet zo flexen, man.
Don't show off like that, man.
Ze flext altijd met haar designer kleding.
She's always flexing with her designer clothes.