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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Gen Z) “flex”

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<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759414656278SL-ArticleImg_14-GenZ-flex.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The Gen Z slang &quot;flex&quot; refers to a person &quot;flexing&quot; their achievements, possessions, or skills to garner attention, express pride, or as a celebration of accomplishments. Instances are usually done online via social media and sometimes may induce envy and criticism. In cases related to the &quot;nepo-babies&quot; exposé, &quot;flexing&quot; has become negative in the eyes of many. </p><div><br/></div><p>Gamitin natin nang bongga (with reference to Kapuso actress and host Shuvee Etrata): </p><p>Shuvee Etrata revealed to her followers that she had just bought a new car. The former <strong><em></em></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab"><strong><em>Pinoy Big Brother</em></strong><em><strong> Celebrity Collab Edition</strong></em></a> housemate &quot;flexed&quot; it on her social media accounts to the delight of her fans. Fans of the actress expressed how happy they are for her as she’s been achieving so many of her goals in the past few months. Other netizens applauded her for being an inspiration to many breadwinners who are also striving hard for success. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Links:</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/9/19/shuvee-etrata-buys-new-car-worth-over-1-8-million-it-s-a-dream-come-true-1306"><strong>Shuvee Etrata buys new car:<br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/9/2/shuvee-etrata-on-her-life-being-redirected-i-m-bound-for-greater-purpose-1849"><strong>Shuvee Etrata on her life being redirected: <br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/9/23/shuvee-etrata-apologizes-for-old-video-i-will-continue-to-learn-and-grow-2159"><strong>Shuvee Etrata apologizes for old video:</strong></a> </div>