Definition of Tweak
Tweak
tweak
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(verb)
in informal usage, to make small or fine adjustments to something in order to improve it;
e.g. We decided to tweak our technique and were met with huge success.
(verb)
to pull and twist something sharply, especially to pinch a person lightly or injure a body part slightly;
e.g. He tried to tweak a stray thread from the fabric. She began to tweak the child's ear.
(verb)
in informal American usage, to cause someone to become excited or agitated, especially by slyly criticizing them or poking fun at them;
e.g. Be careful not to tweak her or make her lose her temper at you.
(noun)
in informal usage, a small/minor or fine adjustment made to something, typically in order to improve it;
e.g. Each time she suggested a tweak to the system, I wrote it down on my notepad.
(noun)
a sharp pull or twist, a pinch or a jerk;
e.g. He gave the handle a tweak to see if the door was locked.
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