The Open Dictionary

spank

verb

UK/spæŋk/
US/spæŋk/

Definitions of spank verb

  1. Transitive

    To strike a child's bottom with an open hand, typically as a form of discipline.

    • Parents sometimes spank their children for misbehaving.

    • The teacher warned sternly, "If you do that again, I will spank you!"

    • In the past, physical punishment, such as spanking, was considered a normal way to discipline children.

  2. Transitive

    To hit an adult's bottom with an open hand, often in a sexual or playful manner.

    • During their playful interaction, she lightly spanked his bottom.

    • Their sexual play included gently spanking each other.

    • At the club party, he playfully spanked her on the bottom.