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- DictionaryTweak/twēk/
verb
- 1. twist or pull (something) sharply: "he tweaked the boy's ear"
- 2. improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it: "engineers tweak the car's operating systems during the race"
noun
- 1. a sharp twist or pull: "an affectionate tweak"
- 2. a fine adjustment to a mechanism or system: "no tweaks were required"
1. : to make usually small adjustments in or to. tweak the controls. especially : fine-tune. 2. : to injure slightly. 3. : to pinch (a person or a body part) lightly or playfully. 4. : to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist : twitch. tweaked a bud from the stem. 5. a. : annoy, bother. tweaking the establishment. b.
a slight change to something, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable: We make tweaks to the menu as needed. Experts say the system could be improved with a few tweaks. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
See Definitions and Examples ». Synonyms for TWEAK: adjustment, correction, modification, revise, shift, redesign, revision, reform; Antonyms of TWEAK: stabilization, fixation, drop, release, loosen, free, spring, loose.
Tweak definition: to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist. See examples of TWEAK used in a sentence.
When you tweak something, you pinch it or twist it. You may have a doting aunt who thinks you're still two years old and can't resist tweaking your nose every time she sees you. Tweak also means to adjust or fine-tune.
Definition of tweak verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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tweak. ( twiːk) vb ( tr) 1. to twist, jerk, or pinch with a sharp or sudden movement: to tweak someone's nose. 2. (Automotive Engineering) motor racing slang to tune (a car or engine) for peak performance. 3. informal to make a minor alteration. n. 4. an instance of tweaking.
