Cari
to tweak
01
to pinch, pull, or adjust something with a sudden, quick motion, particularly to remove or separate it from something else
Complex Transitive: to tweak sth from sth [adj]
Example
She tweaked a loose thread from the fabric of her sweater.
The gardener tweaked a few leaves from the plant to promote better growth.
The chef tweaked the herbs from the stem and added them to the sauce.
02
to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch
Transitive: to tweak sth
Example
In a mischievous move, she tweaked her brother's cheek while passing by.
The toddler giggled as his mother gently tweaked his nose during playtime.
During the group photo, they playfully tweaked each other's cheeks, creating a lighthearted moment.
03
to make small and precise adjustments
Transitive: to tweak sth
Example
The photographer decided to tweak the camera settings for better exposure before taking the final shot.
The mechanic needed to tweak the engine's performance by adjusting a few parameters.
After receiving feedback, the writer decided to tweak the ending of the story for added impact.
Tweak
01
a squeeze with the fingers
