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tweaking
What does tweaking mean?
Saying or doing something so off-base that the only explanation is your brain isn't online. Used to call out wild takes, bad decisions, or outright lies. The TikTok comments-section version of 'are you serious right now'.
"Twenty quid for a coffee? Nah, you tweaking."
Origin
Drug slang for stimulant-induced erratic behaviour, dragged into Gen Z vocabulary via hip-hop and then flattened into a general 'you're being ridiculous' on TikTok.
Frequently asked questions
What does tweaking mean?
Tweaking means acting unhinged or talking pure nonsense.
How do you use tweaking in a sentence?
For example: "You're tweaking if you think that plan's gonna work."
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