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

Impressively new or sharp-looking (informal), as in "brand spanky new."

"He showed off his spanky new phone at lunch."

How to use spanky

Learner’s notes

In 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

lanky cranky swanky skanky Franky

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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.