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View synonyms for spanking
spanking
[ spang-king ]
adjective
- moving rapidly and smartly.
- quick and vigorous:
a spanking pace.
- blowing briskly:
a spanking breeze.
- Informal. unusually fine, great, large, etc.; remarkable; distinctive:
a spanking monogram in gold embroidery.
adverb
- Informal. extremely, strikingly, or remarkably; very:
three little girls in spanking new dresses.
spanking
1/ ˈspæŋkɪŋ /
adjective
- informal.outstandingly fine, smart, large, etc
- quick and energetic; lively
- (esp of a breeze) fresh and brisk
spanking
2/ ˈspæŋkɪŋ /
noun
- a series of spanks, esp on the buttocks, usually as a punishment for children
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Other Words From
- spanking·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spanking1
1660–70; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Danish, Norwegian spanke, Swedish spånka to strut
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spanking1
C17: of uncertain origin. Compare Danish spanke to strut
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Example Sentences
In this collection of essays, start with section one, “Spanking and Other Sexual Detours.”
From The Daily Beast
Hes told us about how he sailed in the Spanking Sal and lost his leg fighting pirates.
From Project Gutenberg
"Spanking is too expensive nowadays," pertly added the girl, who wore her hair like a pianist.
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