spanky
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Adjective — Impressively new or sharp-looking (informal), as in "brand spanky new."
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Etymology
From "spank" plus the suffix "-y," echoing the phrase "brand spanking new."
Full origin of spanky →Frequently asked questions
What does “spanky” mean?
The word “spanky” means impressively new or sharp-looking (informal), as in "brand spanky new.". In plain terms, a casual, playful way of saying something is impressively brand-new.
How do you pronounce “spanky”?
“Spanky” is pronounced SPANG-kee (/ˈspæŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “spanky” in a sentence?
Here is “spanky” used in a sentence: “He showed off his spanky new phone at lunch.”
What part of speech is “spanky”?
“Spanky” is an adjective.