Kuflex

KOO-flehx /ˈku.flɛks/

"Kuflex" is Sheng for to show off (also: to flex).

Meaning

  1. verb to show off, to flex. To display wealth, style or skill so people notice. Kuflex can be playful among friends or a genuine criticism of someone showing off.

Examples

  • Anaflex kwa gari jipya. He's flexing with the new car.
  • Acha kuflex, tuko mtaani. Stop showing off, we're in the hood.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

English 'flex' + Sheng infinitive prefix ku-.

Questions about Kuflex

What does Kuflex mean in Sheng?

"Kuflex" is Sheng for to show off (also: to flex). To display wealth, style or skill so people notice. Kuflex can be playful among friends or a genuine criticism of someone showing off.

How do you use Kuflex in a sentence?

"Anaflex kwa gari jipya." means "He's flexing with the new car."

How do you pronounce Kuflex?

Say it KOO-flehx (/ˈku.flɛks/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Kuflex come from?

English 'flex' + Sheng infinitive prefix ku-.

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