tweaky

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adjective

Involving minor adjustments.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

adjectivetweaky (comparative tweakier, superlative tweakiest)

comparative tweakier · superlative tweakiest

  1. colloquialInvolving 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
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    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. colloquialShowing 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”

Origin

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APA

tweaky. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tweaky

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“tweaky.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tweaky. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tweaky,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tweaky.

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