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Word: Tweak
Speech Type: Verb
early 17th century: probably an alteration of dialect twick ‘pull sharply’; related to twitch
twiːk
twist or pull (something) sharply
Short Definition:twist or pull something sharply
Examples:- he tweaked the boy's ear
improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it
Short Definition:improve mechanism or system by making fine adjustments
Examples:- engineers tweak the car's operating systems during the race
become or cause to become agitated or excited, typically from taking amphetamines or another stimulant
Short Definition:become agitated or excited
Examples:- I just about went crazy yesterday—I was totally tweaking out
- caffeine is a natural mood elevator but if you're stressed to begin with it can kind of tweak you out
Word: Tweak
Speech Type: Noun
twiːk
a sharp twist or pull
Short Definition:sharp twist or pull
Examples:- an affectionate tweak
a fine adjustment to a mechanism or system
Short Definition:fine adjustment to mechanism or system
Examples:- no tweaks were required
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