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    Tweak

    /twiːk/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small adjustment or modification.
    The team made a few tweaks to the design before finalizing it.
    An act of adjusting something.
    After some tweaks, the software ran much smoother.
    verb
    To make small adjustments or fine-tune something.
    She decided to tweak the recipe by adding more spices.
    To improve or alter slightly.
    The developers need to tweak the code to fix the bugs.
    To exert a slight pressure or pull, often to adjust something.
    He gave the knob a slight tweak to turn on the light.

    Etymology

    The word 'tweak' is believed to have originated in the late 18th century, possibly as a variant of 'twist', but the exact origin is uncertain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tweak the system
    To make small changes to improve the overall system performance.
    tweak a formula
    To make minor adjustments to a recipe or procedure.
    tweak out
    To excessively adjust something, which can lead to overengineering.

    Related Words

    adjustment
    The act of making a small change to something.
    alteration
    The process of changing or modifying something.
    modification
    The action of changing something to improve it.

    Slang Meanings

    To use drugs, particularly stimulants.
    He was tweaking after using some meth last night.
    To act erratically or exhibit unusual behavior.
    She started tweaking and talking to herself at the party.