verb
Uncommon
tweak
tweek
Tweak (verb) means to make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it. Example: “She tweaked the recipe by adding a bit more salt.”
verb
1
To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.
"She tweaked the recipe by adding a bit more salt."
"The developers tweaked the app's design after user feedback."
2
To pinch and pull something sharply with a twist.
"He tweaked his little brother's ear as a joke."
noun
1
A small adjustment or modification.
"A few tweaks to the schedule solved the problem."
How to use tweak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make a small change or adjustment to fine-tune something.
Common pairings
tweak a setting
minor tweak
tweak the design
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Word forms
- Plural
- tweaks
- Third person singular
- tweaks
- Past tense
- tweaked
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Etymology
From Old English twiccian, "to pluck", the same root as "twitch"; the slang sense linked to methamphetamine use developed much later.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tweak
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What does “tweak” mean?
The word “tweak” means to make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it. In plain terms, to make a small change or adjustment to fine-tune something.
How do you pronounce “tweak”?
“Tweak” is pronounced tweek (/twiːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “tweak” in a sentence?
Here is “tweak” used in a sentence: “She tweaked the recipe by adding a bit more salt.”
What part of speech is “tweak”?
Depending on how it is used, “tweak” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “tweak” come from?
The word “tweak” comes from Old English. From Old English twiccian, "to pluck", the same root as "twitch"; the slang sense linked to methamphetamine use developed much later.
Is “tweak” a common word?
“Tweak” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tweak” have?
“Tweak” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.
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