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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]
Examples
She tweaked a loose thread from the fabric of her sweater.
02
to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch
Transitive: to tweak sth
Examples
In a mischievous move, she tweaked her brother's cheek while passing by.
03
to make small and precise adjustments
Transitive: to tweak sth
Examples
The photographer decided to tweak the camera settings for better exposure before taking the final shot.
04
to behave nervously, compulsively, or erratically, often in response to stress or pressure
SlangExamples
He started to tweak when his boss asked for last-minute revisions.
Tweak
01
a squeeze with the fingers
