[twiːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- twist or pull (something) sharply
(e.g: he tweaked the boy's ear)

- improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it
(e.g: engineers tweak the car's operating systems during the race)

- become or cause to become agitated or excited, typically from taking amphetamines or another stimulant
(e.g: I just about went crazy yesterday—I was totally tweaking out)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: probably an alteration of dialect twick ‘pull sharply’; related to twitch

[twiːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sharp twist or pull
(e.g: an affectionate tweak)

- a fine adjustment to a mechanism or system
(e.g: no tweaks were required)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: probably an alteration of dialect twick ‘pull sharply’; related to twitch