Meaning of "Flex"
Consumer behavior in which people derive satisfaction from flaunting their wealth or purchasing expensive items
"I treated myself to a luxury watch to reward myself for all the hard work I've put in lately."
Related slang words
Body TechThe practice of viewing health management as a form of financial planning to save on future medical expenses and investing in exercise and dietGaptong-alAn abbreviation for "I just checked my bank account and realized I need to get a part-time job," referring to a situation where one's account balance is lowComing OutA trend in which people actively express their values and beliefs through their consumption habitsBlack-headed Gull"A sarcastic remark directed at someone who keeps repeating, 'I wish I had bought that back then'"Topping EconomyA consumer trend in which people customize off-the-shelf products to add their own personal touchStupid ExpensesMoney that could have been saved if not for carelessness or a lack of informationPompuA state in which the urge to buy something surges (a play on the word "pump")Hinoki peopleA group of consumers who eat at convenience stores to save money, which they then spend on luxury goods