The Open Dictionary

spanking

noun

UK/ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/
US/ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/

Definitions of spanking noun

  1. CountableUncountable

    The act of hitting someone, typically on the buttocks, with an open hand, either as a form of punishment or for sexual gratification.

    • That child needs a spanking for misbehaving.

    • I'm tempted to give you a spanking.

    • Spanking was a common form of discipline during his childhood.

adjective

UK/ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/
US/ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/

Definitions of spanking adjective

  1. Before noun

    Characterized by great speed; extremely rapid or swift.

    • They dashed across the finish line at a spanking pace.

    • The car was travelling at a spanking speed on the highway.

    • The team completed the project at a spanking rate.

adverb

UK/ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/
US/ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/

Definitions of spanking adverb

  1. Used to emphasize the adjective; very or completely.

    • The car is spanking new.

    • She wore a spanking new evening gown.

    • The kitchen looks spanking clean.