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tweak
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[twiːk], (Verb)
Definitions:
- twist or pull (something) sharply
(e.g: he tweaked the boy's ear)
- improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it
(e.g: 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
(e.g: I just about went crazy yesterday—I was totally tweaking out)
Phrases:
Origin
:
early 17th century: probably an alteration of dialect twick ‘pull sharply’; related to twitch
[twiːk], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a sharp twist or pull
(e.g: an affectionate tweak)
- a fine adjustment to a mechanism or system
(e.g: no tweaks were required)
Phrases:
Origin
:
early 17th century: probably an alteration of dialect twick ‘pull sharply’; related to twitch
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