"tweaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-tweaker.ogg Forms: tweakers [plural]
Etymology: From tweak + -er; the drug addict sense derives from the slang term tweak for methamphetamines, in reference to the punding behavior of addicts. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tweak|er}} tweak + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} tweaker (plural tweakers)
  1. A person who tweaks something.
    Sense id: en-tweaker-en-noun-LZf1I-CF
  2. A tool, especially a screwdriver, for making small adjustments. Categories (topical): Tools
    Sense id: en-tweaker-en-noun-BVS6At~R Disambiguation of Tools: 11 60 12 17
  3. (slang) A person addicted to methamphetamine. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-tweaker-en-noun-t6z84wmJ
  4. (cricket, slang) A spin bowler. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Cricket, People
    Sense id: en-tweaker-en-noun-GmB~4W5j Disambiguation of People: 22 21 0 57 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 4 13 3 80 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 9 12 6 73 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 3 14 2 81 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 14 2 81 Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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