Dictionary
Thesaurus
Sentence Examples

Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » tweak

tweak

Listen See in Thesaurus See in a sentence

To tweak is to twist sharply, or to make small adjustments to something in order to improve it.

(verb)

When you twist someone's nose, this is an example of tweak.
When you make small adjustments to a car's engine to make it run optimally, this is an example of tweak.

The definition of a tweak is a small adjustment made to something in order to improve it.

(noun)

A small adjustment made to the engine of a car to make it run better is an example of a tweak.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See tweak in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to give a sudden, twisting pinch to (someone's nose, ear, cheek, etc.)
to adjust or modify slightly, so as to improve performance, efficiency, etc.; fine-tune

Origin: var. of dial. twick < ME twikken < OE twiccan, to twitch

noun

such a pinch
a minor adjustment or modification

See tweak in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb tweaked, tweak·ing, tweaks

To pinch, pluck, or twist sharply.
To adjust; fine-tune.
To make fun of; tease.

noun

A sharp, twisting pinch.
A teasing remark or action; a joke.

Origin:

Origin: Probably variant of dialectal twick

Origin: , from Middle English twikken

Origin: , from Old English twiccian

.

Related Forms:

tweakˈy adjective

Learn more about tweak

tweak synonyms

tweak computer definition

tweak in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

» more results...

tweedledum and tweedledee

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.