tweak

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a small adjustment or modification, especially to improve something.

  - "I need to tweak the settings on my new camera."
  - "The chef tweaked the recipe slightly to make it more delicious."

• Verb

  To manipulate or play with something, often in a casual or playful way.

  - "My little brother loves to tweak my nose."
  - "Don't tweak the knobs on the radio while I'm driving!"

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Pronunciation

1. /twiːk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241865"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tweak
rake , brake , hake , make

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Variants

List of all variants of tweak that leads to same result
tweak , tweaked , tweaking , tweaks

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Forms

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tweaks, tweaked, tweaking

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to twist' or 'to pull', possibly from Old English twican or Middle Dutch tweken.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tweak' has been used in the English language since the late 15th century.

2. In the video game 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas', the player can earn money by 'tweaking' cars.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adjustment: The act of making a small change or modification to something.

2. Modification: The act of changing or altering something to make it different.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'tweak' has been used in various contexts, including music (a song by 50 Cent), art (a sculpture by Jeff Koons), and literature (in the novel 'Fight Club' by Chuck Palahniuk).

How to Memorize "tweak"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of making a small adjustment or modification, such as turning a knob or making a slight change to a document.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tweak' with the idea of making a small change or improvement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tweak to Make' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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