spank
Spank (verb) means to strike someone, usually a child, on the buttocks with an open hand as punishment. Example: “His grandmother never believed in spanking children.”
How to use spank
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo smack on the backside, or — informally — to beat someone badly in a game or contest.
Word forms
spanked past tense, spanked past tense, spanks plural, spanks plural, spanks singular, spanks singular
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His grandmother never believed in _____ children.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, likely imitative of the slapping sound itself.
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What is the meaning of spank?
"spank" (verb) means to strike someone, usually a child, on the buttocks with an open hand as punishment.
What is another word for spank?
Other words for "spank" include smack, thrash, trounce, wallop, thump.
What are the different meanings of spank?
"spank" has 3 main meanings: 1. To strike someone, usually a child, on the buttocks with an open hand as punishment; 2. To decisively defeat or outplay an opponent (informal); 3. A slap on the buttocks.
How do you use spank in a sentence?
Example: "His grandmother never believed in spanking children."