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tweak out

C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words

Act crazy or very hyper, especially because of drugs.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

To behave in an erratic, paranoid, or agitated way, especially as a result of stimulant drug use. (American slang)

"He tweaked out in the middle of the night and started rearranging all the furniture."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic slang

More broadly, to become intensely focused or obsessed with a task, especially to the point of erratic behavior.

"She tweaked out over every tiny detail of the wedding arrangements."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

American slang strongly associated with methamphetamine use. Can be used informally to describe any kind of hyperactive or obsessive behavior, even without a drug connection in very casual speech. Not appropriate in formal or professional settings.

Commonly used with

completely badly last night after that coffee

Forms

Base
tweak out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tweaks out
he/she/it
Past simple
tweaked out
yesterday
Past participle
tweaked out
have + pp
-ing form
tweaking out
continuous

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Synonyms

freak out flip out go haywire lose it act erratically

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