tweak

verb
UK: /twiːk/
US: /twiːk/

  1. To adjust something slightly, especially to improve it.

    1. I need to tweak the sound a little bit.
    2. The software developer had to tweak the program to fix a bug that was recently detected.

  2. To pull or twist something sharply.

    1. She gave his nose a tweak.
    2. He couldn't resist the urge to tweak his friend's ear as a playful gesture.

Synonyms

adjust modify alter fine-tune pull pinch
tweak noun

  1. A slight adjustment to something.

    1. This car needs a tweak.
    2. The recipe only requires a minor tweak to enhance its overall flavour profile.

  2. A sharp pull or twist.

    1. He gave it a tweak.
    2. With a playful tweak of her ponytail, he signaled his intention to tease her gently.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tweak" in English means: To adjust something slightly, especially to improve it., To pull or twist something sharply..

The phonetic transcription of "tweak" is /twiːk/ in British English and /twiːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tweak": adjust, modify, alter, fine-tune, pull, pinch.

Example usage of "tweak": "I need to tweak the sound a little bit.". More examples on the page.