The difference between Fiddle with and Tweak

When used as verbs, fiddle with means to manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner, whereas tweak means to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist.


Tweak is also noun with the meaning: a sharp pinch or jerk.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fiddle with and Tweak

  1. Fiddle with as a verb:

    To manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner.

  2. Fiddle with as a verb:

    To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal.

  3. Fiddle with as a verb (figuratively):

    To manipulate in order to gain something for oneself.

  1. Tweak as a noun:

    A sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch.

    Examples:

    "a tweak of the nose''."

  2. Tweak as a noun:

    A slight adjustment or modification.

    Examples:

    "He is running so many tweaks it is hard to remember how it looked originally."

  3. Tweak as a noun:

    Trouble; distress; tweag.

  4. Tweak as a noun (obsolete, slang):

    A prostitute.

  5. Tweak as a noun (cryptography):

    An additional input to a block cipher, used in conjunction with the key to select the permutation computed by the cipher.

  1. Tweak as a verb (transitive):

    To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.

    Examples:

    "to tweak the nose."

  2. Tweak as a verb (transitive, informal):

    To adjust slightly; to fine-tune.

    Examples:

    "If we tweak the colors towards blue, it will look more natural."

  3. Tweak as a verb (transitive):

    To twit or tease.

  4. Tweak as a verb (intransitive, US, slang):

    To abuse methamphetamines, especially crystal meth.

  5. Tweak as a verb (intransitive, US, slang):

    To exhibit symptoms of methamphetamine abuse, such as extreme nervousness, compulsiveness, erratic motion, excitability; possibly a blend of twitch and freak.

  6. Tweak as a verb (intransitive, US, slang):

    To exhibit extreme nervousness, evasiveness when confronted by law enforcement or other authority (e.g., customs agents, border patrol, teacher, etc.), mimicking methamphetamine abuse symptoms.