spanking
Spanking (noun) means a punishment involving smacking someone, usually a child, on the buttocks. Example: “He got a spanking for breaking the neighbor's window.”
How to use spanking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the punishment of smacking someone's bottom, or an intensifier meaning "very" (as in brand spanking new).
Word forms
spankings plural
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He got a _____ for breaking the neighbor's window.
Etymology
From spank (“to punish by swatting”) + -ing (participial suffix) and -ing (gerundial suffix).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spanking
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What is the meaning of spanking?
"spanking" (noun) means a punishment involving smacking someone, usually a child, on the buttocks.
What is another word for spanking?
Other words for "spanking" include striking.
What are the different meanings of spanking?
"spanking" has 2 main meanings: 1. A punishment involving smacking someone, usually a child, on the buttocks; 2. Very fast, fresh, or impressively new (informal, as in "brand spanking new").
How do you use spanking in a sentence?
Example: "He got a spanking for breaking the neighbor's window."