spank
1[spangk]
- to strike (a person, usually a child) with the open hand, a slipper, etc., especially on the buttocks, as in punishment.
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- a blow given in spanking; a smart or resounding slap.
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Origin of spank
1First recorded in 1720–30; imitative
spank
2[spangk]
- to move rapidly, smartly, or briskly.
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Origin of spank
2First recorded in 1800–10; back formation from spanking
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Related Words for spanked
thrash, chastise, smack, flog, clobber, trim, cane, clout, blip, lick, tan, whip, belt, hide, sock, paddle, cuff, punish, punch, buffetspank
1- (tr) to slap or smack with the open hand, esp on the buttocks
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- a slap or series of slaps with the flat of the hand
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Word Origin for spank
C18: probably of imitative origin
spank
2- (intr) to go at a quick and lively pace
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Word Origin for spank
C19: back formation from spanking ²
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Word Origin and History for spanked
spank
1727, possibly imitative of the sound of spanking. Related: Spanked; spanking. The noun is from 1785.
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