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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.
The gardener tweaked a few leaves from the plant to promote better growth.
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.
The toddler giggled as his mother gently tweaked his nose during playtime.
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.
The mechanic needed to tweak the engine's performance by adjusting a few parameters.
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.
I could see her tweaking over the approaching project deadline.
Tweak
01
a squeeze with the fingers
