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tweaky

tweaky adjective: involving minor adjustments.

Adjective

tweaky (comparative tweakier, superlative tweakiest)

  1. (colloquial) Involving minor adjustments.
    • As with most hacker tools, however, iPodWizard is a bit of a tweaky program, which means it's not for the faint of heart or for those utterly devoid of technical skills.2007, Michael Miller, iPodpedia: The Ultimate iPod and iTunes Resource
    • Having a built-in amp has its advantages, including just the right amount of power for the speakers and short runs of wire from the amp itself to the speakers (this is kind of a tweaky area that some people claim produces a better sound).2011, Jeff Strong, Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies, page 12
  2. (colloquial) Showing signs of methamphetamine intoxication or involvement, or otherwise related to methamphetamine or similar drugs.
    • I don't need no tweaky twink / Making meth under his sink / Don't you think it's time for bed?2012, Jonny McGovern, “Sexy Nerd”

Forms of tweaky

comparativetweakier
superlativetweakiest

Origin of tweaky

From tweak + -y.

Questions about tweaky

What does tweaky mean?
Tweaky means involving minor adjustments.
What part of speech is tweaky?
Tweaky is an adjective.

Words near tweaky in the dictionary

  1. tweakment
  2. tweakments
  3. tweaks
  4. tweaks on
  5. tweaks out
  6. tweaky
  7. Tweants
  8. Tweddill
  9. tweddillite
  10. Tweddle
  11. Twedt

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