spanking
[ spang-king ]
/ ˈspæŋ kɪŋ /
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.
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Origin of spanking
1660–70; perhaps <Scandinavian; compare Danish, Norwegian spanke,Swedish spånka to strut
OTHER WORDS FROM spanking
spank·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby spanking
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Example sentences from the Web for spanking
In this collection of essays, start with section one, “Spanking and Other Sexual Detours.”
"Spanking is too expensive nowadays," pertly added the girl, who wore her hair like a pianist.
Painted Veils|James HunekerHes told us about how he sailed in the Spanking Sal and lost his leg fighting pirates.
The Corner House Girls Under Canvas|Grace Brooks Hill
British Dictionary definitions for spanking (1 of 2)
spanking1
/ (ˈspæŋkɪŋ) /
noun
a series of spanks, esp on the buttocks, usually as a punishment for children
British Dictionary definitions for spanking (2 of 2)
spanking2
/ (ˈspæŋkɪŋ) /
adjective (prenominal)
informal outstandingly fine, smart, large, etc
quick and energetic; lively
(esp of a breeze) fresh and brisk
Word Origin for spanking
C17: of uncertain origin. Compare Danish spanke to strut
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