What does TWEAK mean?

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to make small adjustments or improvements to something in order to make it work better or be more effective
• noun: a small adjustment or improvement made to something in order to make it work better or be more effective

Pronunciations:

• US: /twik/
• UK: /twiːk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tweak" originated in the 1600s and is believed to be a variation of the word "twick" which means to twist or pull sharply. The word was originally used to describe a sharp twist or pull. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to mean a small adjustment or improvement made to something in order to make it work better or be more effective. The word is commonly used in the context of technology and software development.

Synonyms: adjust, modify, fine-tune, improve

Related Words: tweet, freak, break, leak, speak

Example Sentences:

• He needed to tweak the settings on his computer to get it to work properly.
• The company made a few tweaks to the product to make it more user-friendly.