spank
7 synonyms for spank, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To strike someone, usually a child, on the buttocks with an open hand as punishment.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use spank
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spank a child
spank the opposition (informal)
Etymology
Origin uncertain, likely imitative of the slapping sound itself.
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