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Why are they called "tweakers"?

Asked by josie (30934points) February 4th, 2010

Crystal meth users I mean

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shilolo's avatar

Tweakers are called that because people using crystal methamphetamine are constantly needing to fix, adjust or fine tune (or tweak) things to be “just right”. Cleaning, washing, organizing, going through the mail, etc.

SundayKittens's avatar

@shilolo I never thought of it that way…I guess that’s right! I just always thought it sounded fitting.

Hydrogenbond's avatar

It’s a negative name for “Twitter”

CMaz's avatar

It is a tool we use here at the TV station. Called a Tweaker.

Meaning @shilolo gets a GA.

dr34m3r's avatar

also, since it is an amphetamine, and a stimulant, some people constantly shake and talk really fast and whatnot…. tweaked.

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