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To make something into something else
“Before next season, the league needs to tweak the playoff system and introduce a refined seeding approach.”
To twist or pinch with a sharp or sudden movement
“Nearly every Sunday, Lacey was nigh on ready to tweak his ear and teach him a few manners.”
To tug or pull with a sharp or sudden movement
“He exploded with power and roared with endeavor, but only managed to tweak a hamstring.”
To behave erratically because of drugs
“I just about went crazy yesterday. I was totally tweaking out.”
To cause damage to, or have a diminishing effect on
To remove or take out, especially with effort or force
To add or substitute new parts or components to some device, structure etc.
To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal
To injure or hurt by twisting a body part
Plural for a quick or sharp tug or pull
“Seemingly reading her mind, he leaned a little farther over the table, purposely reaching for one of her long braids and giving it a tweak.”
Plural for a quick or sharp pinching twist
“I gave Michael's ear an affectionate last tweak before releasing it.”
Plural for a small adjustment to a mechanism or system
“Should the clubs address the whole issue of who runs Scottish rugby or is the present system workable with a minor tweak here and there?”
Plural for the hydrochloride of the drug methamphetamine
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