マウント
まうんと
noun, suru verb
flexing; showing superiority; one-upping
1.
flexing; showing superiority
The act of asserting dominance or superiority over others, often in a subtle or indirect way. Modern slang derived from the concept of 'mounting' in animal behavior.
彼女はいつもマウントを取ってくる。
She's always trying to one-up others.
SNSでマウントを取る人が多い。
There are many people who flex on social media.
それってマウントじゃない？
Isn't that just flexing?
ORIGIN:
From English "mount," referring to the dominant position in animal behavior (one animal mounting another). Became internet/youth slang around 2010s.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- マウントを取る: to flex; to assert dominance
- マウントを取られる: to be one-upped
- 無意識のマウント: unconscious flexing
CONTEXT:
Often seen in:
- ママ友 (mom friend) circles - competing about children
- Social media - humble bragging
- Workplace - subtle displays of status
TONE:
Usually negative, implying the person is annoying or insecure.
ALTERNATIVE EXPRESSIONS:
- 自慢: bragging (more direct)
- 上から目線: looking down on others