Definition of Spanking
Spanking
spank·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action slapping someone or hitting them with one's hand as a form of punishment, especially on the buttocks;
e.g. His mother believed that a good spanking would teach him to stop throwing tantrums.
(verb)
slapping someone or hitting them with a flat object such as one's open hand, usually as a form of punishment, especially on the buttocks;
e.g. Many experts believe that spanking children is not an effective punishment.
(adjective)
(informal) very, especially very good or impressive;
e.g. He was driving a spanking new car. We ate a spanking meal at the restaurant.
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