Finance Slang

noun a small or insignificant amount of money or resources

• The farmer purchased a large bag of chicken feed to ensure his flock stayed healthy and well-fed.
• I just need to grab some chicken feed before heading home to feed the hens.
• Don't worry about the cost, it's just chicken feed compared to what we spent on the new tractor.
• To him, the amount of money they were arguing about was just chicken feed compared to his overall wealth.

noun a flexible movement or exercise, typically involving the bending of a limb or muscle

verb to bend, stretch, or tense a muscle or limb

adjective able to be bent, twisted, or stretched easily

• The company decided to flex their financial muscle by acquiring a smaller competitor.
• I saw him flexing in the gym, showing off his muscles.
• She's always flexing on social media with her designer clothes and luxury vacations.
• His ability to adapt to different situations really allows him to flex his skills in various settings.

noun a dull, metallic sound

verb to pluck or hit a stringed instrument with a quick, sharp motion

• The musician plunked the keys of the grand piano with precision.
• I like to plunk around on my guitar when I'm bored.
• Let's plunk down on the couch and watch a movie.
• The decision to plunk down a large sum of money on a new car was a risky move.