tweak
[ tweek ]
/ twik /
verb (used with object)
to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist: to tweak someone's ear; to tweak someone's nose.
to pull or pinch the nose of, especially gently: He tweaked the baby on greeting.
to make a minor adjustment to: to tweak a computer program.
noun
an act or instance of tweaking; a sharp, twisting pull or jerk.
Origin of tweak
First recorded in 1595–1605; akin to
twitch
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British Dictionary definitions for tweaking
tweak
/ (twiːk) /
verb (tr)
to twist, jerk, or pinch with a sharp or sudden movement
to tweak someone's nose
motor racing slang
to tune (a car or engine) for peak performance
informal
to make a minor alteration
noun
an instance of tweaking
informal
a minor alteration
Derived forms of tweak
tweaky, adjectiveWord Origin for tweak
Old English
twiccian; related to Old High German
zwecchōn; see
twitch