screw with
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fiddle with; to tinker; to affect negatively.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Quit screwing with the volume.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “screw with” mean?
To fiddle with; to tinker; to affect negatively.
Is “screw with” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.