tweaked; tweaking; tweaks
plural tweaks
1
: a small change or adjustment
We made a few tweaks to the original recipe.
Jellyfish collects information about what's happening behind the scenes and rushes it to its corporate clients so they can make investments based on things like forthcoming regulations or tax code tweaks.—
Tim Murphy
Tim MurphyThey'd try making helpful tweaks to the way my chair faced the computer …—Lucette Lagnado
Lucette Lagnado2
: a sharp pinch or jerk
a tweak of the nose
Archie laughed, and Rose, seeing a merry blue eye winking at her from behind two brown hands, gave Charlie's ear a friendly tweak …—Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott3
: a slight injury causing pain
… it's worth remembering that Pryor is a more dangerous runner than passer, so even a slight tweak of the leg or ankle could be a significant blow to the offense at State College.—Bob Hunter
Bob HunterExamples of tweak in a Sentence
Verb
We just wanted to tweak his original idea a bit.
He tweaked his ankle playing soccer.
My brother hates it when our grandmother tweaks his cheek.
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
If the result isn't as desired, tweak the description directly in the chat—for example, by adjusting the background, adding accessories or changing the packaging design.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Due to all the tweaks, alterations, and differences in performance, some originalists may prefer to just watch the TV show online.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Since Slot was appointed last summer, the style and system have been tweaked, and Alexander-Arnold’s role has been adapted too.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
If the result isn't as desired, tweak the description directly in the chat—for example, by adjusting the background, adding accessories or changing the packaging design.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
But given that the World Cup remains a marquee event and money-spinner, ODI cricket’s status is secure although tweaks are expected.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Due to all the tweaks, alterations, and differences in performance, some originalists may prefer to just watch the TV show online.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tweak
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweak. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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tweak
verb1
: to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist
2
: to make small adjustments in or to
tweak the controls
3
: to injure slightly
tweak
noun
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