zwicken — meaning in English

English meaning

• pinch verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
• tweak verb To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.

Senses

zwicken is used for these senses in English:

• pinch To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
• tweak (transitive) To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.

pinch — full definition

1. verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
2. verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
3. noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
4. noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.

tweak — full definition

1. verb To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.
2. verb To pinch and pull something sharply with a twist.
3. noun A small adjustment or modification.

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