tweak
Third Person
tweaks
Present Participle
tweaking
Past Tense
tweaked
Past Participle
tweaked
1
to pinch, pull, or adjust something with a sudden, quick motion, particularly to remove or separate it from something else
- She tweaked a loose thread from the fabric of her sweater.
- The gardener tweaked a few leaves from the plant to promote better growth.
- The chef tweaked the herbs from the stem and added them to the sauce.
- He tweaked a leaf from the plant to examine it more closely.
- She tweaked a twig from the branch to clear the path.
2
to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch
transitive
- In a mischievous move, she tweaked her brother's cheek while passing by.
- The toddler giggled as his mother gently tweaked his nose during playtime.
- During the group photo, they playfully tweaked each other's cheeks, creating a lighthearted moment.
- Trying to wake up her sleepy friend, she gently tweaks the tip of his nose.
- As a prank, he sneakily tweaks the back of his friend's arm, causing laughter in the room.
3
to make small and precise adjustments
transitive
- The photographer decided to tweak the camera settings for better exposure before taking the final shot.
- The mechanic needed to tweak the engine's performance by adjusting a few parameters.
- After receiving feedback, the writer decided to tweak the ending of the story for added impact.
- The designer decided to tweak the color scheme slightly to enhance the overall aesthetic.
- The chef decided to tweak the recipe by adding a pinch of a new spice for extra flavor.
Synonyms:
4
to behave nervously, compulsively, or erratically, often in response to stress or pressure
- He started to tweak when his boss asked for last-minute revisions.
- I could see her tweaking over the approaching project deadline.
- The intern began to tweak when asked to explain the missing data.
- Don't tweak; just take a deep breath and handle the presentation calmly.
- He was tweaking all morning after realizing he had double-booked meetings.