tweaking
|tweak-ing|
B2
/ˈtwiːkɪŋ/
(tweak)
small adjustment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tweak' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'twikken,' where 'twik-' meant 'to pinch or pull.'
Historical Evolution
'twikken' transformed into the modern English word 'tweak' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pinch or pull,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making small adjustments.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
making small adjustments or improvements to something.
She spent the afternoon tweaking the design of her website.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'tweak'.
He tweaked the settings to improve performance.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45