fessée — meaning in English

English meaning

• slap noun A quick blow with the open hand.
• spanking noun A punishment involving smacking someone, usually a child, on the buttocks.

Senses

fessée is used for these senses in English:

• slap (countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
• spankee The receiver or victim of a spanking

slap — full definition

1. noun A quick blow with the open hand.
2. verb To hit someone or something with an open hand.
3. verb To put something down carelessly or quickly.
4. verb To impose a penalty or charge on someone.

spanking — full definition

1. noun A punishment involving smacking someone, usually a child, on the buttocks.
2. adjective Very fast, fresh, or impressively new (informal, as in "brand spanking new").

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