American English pronunciation

How to pronounce spanking

IPA transcription: [s'pæŋkɪŋ]

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Noun

  • the act of slapping on the buttocks

    “he gave the brat a good spanking”

Verb

  • give a spanking to; subject to a spanking

Adjective

  • quick and energetic

    “a brisk walk in the park”

    “a lively gait”

    “a merry chase”

    “traveling at a rattling rate”

    “a snappy pace”

    “a spanking breeze”