adjective
spanky
SPANG-kee
Spanky (adjective) means Impressively new or sharp-looking (informal), as in "brand spanky new.". Example: “He showed off his spanky new phone at lunch.”
adjective
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Impressively new or sharp-looking (informal), as in "brand spanky new."
"Soon a spanky new house had arisen from the rubble of the old one."
— Victoria Twead, Two Old Fools - Olé! (2011)
"He showed off his spanky new phone at lunch."
How to use spanky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, playful way of saying something is impressively brand-new.
When to use it
Very informal slang, mostly heard in the phrase "brand spanky new."
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Etymology
From "spank" plus the suffix "-y," echoing the phrase "brand spanking new."
Rhymes for spanky
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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.
