spanking
ˈspæŋkɪŋ
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Definition of spanking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

punishment methodseries of slaps, usually on the buttocks, as punishment
  • The child received a spanking for lying..
smacking whipping

Adjective

1.
qualityUKoutstandingly fine or impressiveUK
  • She wore a spanking new dress to the party.
impressive remarkable striking
2.
weatherUKbrisk and fresh, often used for weatherUK
  • We enjoyed a spanking breeze on the sailboat.
brisk crisp fresh

Adverb

1.
intensifierUKused to emphasize something is very new or cleanUK
  • She wore a spanking new dress to the party.
exceptionally extremely remarkably
2.
speedUKvery quickly or vigorouslyUK
  • He ran spanking along the beach to catch the frisbee..
rapidly swiftly
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completely new and unused
She drove her brand spanking new car.
very clean without any dirt or mess
The kitchen was spanking clean after the big cleanup.
completely new and untouched
She drove her spanking new car to the party.
moving very quickly or rapidly
The horse ran at a spanking pace.

Origin of spanking

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Terms with spanking included in their meaning

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punishment
flat board used for spanking
punishment
punish someone by beating or spanking them
spanking
spank someone with a belt as punishment
punishment
spanking or beating as punishment
spanking
spank someone as a form of discipline
discipline
instrument used for spanking

Examples of spanking in a sentence

  • Spanking was a common punishment in their household.
  • He drove a spanking new car off the lot.
  • The team celebrated their spanking victory.
  • The spanking wind made the day feel alive.
  • A spanking morning greeted the hikers.
  • He drove a spanking clean car to the event.

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  1. French:fessée, impeccable, ...
  2. German:Klaps, hervorragend, ...
  3. Italian:sculaccione, nuovo di zecca, ...
  4. Spanish:nalgada, impecable, ...
  5. Portuguese:surra, impecável, ...
  6. Chinese:打屁股, 极好的, ...
  7. Japanese:お尻叩き, 素晴らしい, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَرْب, بارِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַכּוֹת בַּיַּשְׁבָן, חָדָשׁ לְגַמְרֵי, ...
  10. Russian:порка, сногсшибательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шльопання, вражаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:पिटाई, शानदार, ...
spank
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Definition of spank - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
punishmenthit someone's buttocks with an open hand
  • The parent decided to spank the child.
slap smack
2.
competitionUSdefeat someone soundly in a competitionUS
  • Our team managed to spank the rivals.
thrash trounce

Noun

1.
punishing slapslap with the open hand, usually on the buttocks
  • He gave the misbehaving child a quick spank..
slap smack
2.
dialectalDatedUKleap or boundDatedUK
  • The horse made a spank over the fence.
bound leap
3.
sexual actRareSlangUSinstance of masturbationRareSlangUS
  • He joked about needing a spank.
autoeroticism masturbation self-pleasure
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humorously express gratitude in a playful way
After receiving the gift, he said, 'Spank you very much!'
extremely clean or spotless
The kitchen was spank clean after the renovation.

Origin of spank

Dutch, spanken (to strike)

Examples of spank in a sentence

  • Teachers are not allowed to spank students.
  • They spank their opponents in every match.
  • We aim to spank the competition this season.
  • The naughty puppy received a gentle spank.
  • A spank was enough to correct his behavior.
  • The deer took a spank across the stream.

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  1. French:corriger, fessée, ...
  2. German:versohlen, Klaps, ...
  3. Italian:sculacciare, sculacciata, ...
  4. Spanish:azotar, nalgada, ...
  5. Portuguese:castigar, palmada, ...
  6. Chinese:拍, 拍打, ...
  7. Japanese:叩く, 平手打ち, ...
  8. Arabic:صَفَعَ على المؤخرة, صفعة على المؤخرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַפְלִיק, סְטִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:отшлёпать, шлепок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відшльопати, ляпас, ...
  12. Hindi:पिटाई करना, चांटा, ...
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