Definition of spanking Spanking

/spæˈŋkɪŋ/ - [spangking] - spank•ing

We found 14 definitions of spanking from 6 different sources.

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What does spanking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: spankings

spanking - the act of slapping on the buttocks; "he gave the brat a good spanking"
  discipline, correction training to improve strength or self-control
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • spanking (Noun)
    A form of physical punishment in which a beating is applied to the buttocks.
  • spanking (Noun)
    An incident of such punishment, or such physical act in a non-punitive context, such as a birthday spanking.
  • spanking (Verb)
    Present participle of spank.
  • spanking (Adverb)
    An intensifier.
  • spanking (Adjective)
    Fast and energetic.
  • spanking (Adjective)
    Brisk and fresh.
  • spanking (Adjective)
    remarkable of its kind.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • spanking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Spank
  • spanking (a.)
    Moving with a quick, lively pace, or capable of so doing; dashing.
  • spanking (a.)
    Large; considerable.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • spanking
    Going along with a fresh breeze when the spanker tells, as the aft well-boomed out-sail. The word is also used to denote strength, spruceness, and size, as a spanking breeze, a spanking frigate, &c.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • spanking
    Large.

Part of speech

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  • spanking, verb, gerund of spank (infinitive).
  • spanking, noun, singular of spankings.

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