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| tweak [ tweek ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle tweaked, present participle tweak·ing, 3rd person present singular tweaks) |
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1. pinch somebody affectionately: to pinch somebody gently and usually affectionately or playfully
  tweaked the baby on the cheek
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2. twist something quickly: to take hold of something between the finger and thumb and twist it sharply
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3. adjust something slightly: to make a slight adjustment or change to something, especially in order to improve it or fix it
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informal
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tweaked the engine
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4. tease somebody: to tease somebody, either playfully or maliciously
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noun (plural tweaks) |
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1. pinch: a pinch or twist with the finger and thumb
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2. slight adjustment: a slight adjustment or change to something, especially in order to improve it or fix it
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3. teasing remark: a teasing remark or action
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| [Early 17th century. Probably variant of obsolete twick< Old English twiccian< Germanic] |
