How to Pronounce "tweaker"
word
ˈtwiːkɚ
TWEE-ker
ˈtwiːkə
TWEE-kuh
Definition
A slang term mainly for someone addicted to methamphetamine, but can also refer informally to a person who acts extremely nervous, energetic, or fidgety.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtwiːkɚ
British English
ˈtwiːkə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWEE-ker
UK
TWEE-kuh
Listen in Context
He acted like a tweaker in the store, moving too quickly and nervously.
People call him a tweaker because he always fidgets with his hands.
It's dangerous to be around a tweaker at night.
She started tweaking out and people whispered that she was a tweaker.