paddywhack

[ pad-ee-hwak, -wak ]

noun

1. Informal. a spanking.

verb (used with object)

1. Informal. to spank or beat.

paddywhack

/ ˈpædɪˌwæk /

noun

1. See paddy
   another word for paddy 2
2. a spanking or smack

Word History and Origins

Origin of paddywhack¹

1775–85; Paddy ( def ) + whack ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Paddywhack was the old Irish horse which had carried him so long, and has been mentioned before.

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