spanking

/ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
/ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
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Other forms: spankings

Definitions of spanking
  1. noun
    the act of slapping on the buttocks
    “he gave the brat a good spanking”
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    type of:
    correction, discipline
    the act of punishing
  2. adjective
    quick and energetic
    “a spanking breeze”
    synonyms: alert, brisk, lively, merry, rattling, snappy, zappy, zippy
    energetic
    possessing or exerting or displaying energy
Pronunciation
US
/ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
UK
/ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
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