spanking Definition

spank¹
verb

spanked, spanking
1. To smack, usually on the buttocks with the flat of the hand, a slipper, belt, etc, often several times and as a punishment or a form of sexual gratification.

Thesaurus: beat, whip, belt, cuff, slap, smack, tan, punish.

noun

1. Such a smack.

Derivative: spanked
adj

Etymology: 18c.

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spank²
verb

spanked, spanking
1. Said of a vehicle, horse, etc: to travel at a fairly quick pace.

Form: spank along (often)
Form: spank over

noun

1. A quick pace.

Etymology: Early 19c.

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spanking¹
noun

1. An act or instance or the process of delivering a series of smacks, eg as a punishment to a child or as a form of sexual gratification.

Etymology: 19c: from spank¹.

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spanking²
adverb

1. colloq
Absolutely; strikingly.
Example: a spanking new watch

adj

colloq:
1. Brisk.

Example: a spanking pace
2. Impressively fine; striking.

Example: a spanking new car

Etymology: 17c: from spank².