1. To change slightly, usually in reference to a value. Also used synonymously with twiddle. If a program is almost correct, rather than figure out the precise problem you might just keep tweaking it until it works. See frobnicate and fudge factor also see shotgun debugging. 2. To tune or bum a program preferred usage in the UK. [Jargon File]

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