What does spanking mean?
Definitions for spanking
ˈspæŋ kɪŋspank·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word spanking.
Princeton's WordNet
spankingadjective
the act of slapping on the buttocks
"he gave the brat a good spanking"
alert, brisk, lively, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippyadjective
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"
Wiktionary
spankingnoun
A form of physical punishment in which a beating is applied to the buttocks.
Domestic spanking is often endured over the knee (or lap), formal spanking rather applied over a contraption such as a tresle or A-frame, with or without constraints
spankingnoun
An incident of such punishment, or such physical act in a non-punitive context, such as a birthday spanking.
spankingadverb
An intensifier.
brand spanking new
spankingadjective
Fast and energetic.
a spanking pace
spankingadjective
Brisk and fresh.
a spanking breeze
spankingadjective
remarkable of its kind.
a spanking good time
ChatGPT
spanking
Spanking can be defined as a form of physical punishment characterized by giving light to moderate blows or slaps with an open hand to the buttocks of a person, typically a child, as a means of discipline or correction for their behavior.
Webster Dictionary
Spanking
of Spank
Spankingadjective
moving with a quick, lively pace, or capable of so doing; dashing
Spankingadjective
large; considerable
Wikidata
Spanking
Spanking is the act of striking the buttocks of another person to cause temporary pain without producing physical injury. It generally involves one person striking the buttocks of another person with an open hand. When an open hand is used, spanking is referred to in some countries as slapping or smacking. More severe forms of spanking, such as switching, paddling, belting, caning, whipping, and birching, involve the use of an implement instead of a hand. Corporal punishment is most commonly used to discipline an infant, child, or teenager. It generally involves an adult – typically a parent, guardian, or teacher – striking the child's buttocks as punishment for unacceptable behavior. Historically, boys have tended to be more frequently spanked than girls. Some countries have outlawed the spanking of children in every setting, but many allow it at least when administered by a parent or guardian. For the legal status of corporal punishment in different countries, see Corporal punishment in the home and School corporal punishment. In some cultures, the spanking of a wife by her husband is considered an acceptable form of domestic discipline, though the practice is far less common than it used to be. In other contexts, the spanking of an adult can be considered a playful gesture during a social ritual or as a form of entertainment.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
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.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of spanking in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of spanking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of spanking in a Sentence
No one knows how I felt when I turned Adrian Peterson child around after spanking him and seeing what I had left on his leg, No one knows that Dad sat there and apologized to him, hugged him and told him that I didn't mean to do this to you and how sorry I was.
Tired mothers find that spanking takes less time than reasoning and penetrates sooner to the seat of the memory.
If it were an effective strategy, you would either see no correlation between spanking and child behavior, or you would see a correlation that's the opposite of what you do see, what you see is a positive correlation between spanking and higher levels of behavior problems. If it were effective you should see the opposite.
So that’s a tricky thing when you’re out in public, ’cause then people are like, you know, they think that’s wrong or something, but I find nothing wrong with a spanking.
I think about the close-knit confines of judicial chambers, you have a brand-spanking-new lawyer out of law school...( who) regards the federal judge that he or she works for as part of the pantheon of demigods.
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- ال� ربArabic
- výprask, nářezCzech
- tæskDanish
- HaueGerman
- ξύλισμαGreek
- nalgada, azotadoSpanish
- piiskausFinnish
- fesséeFrench
- ghreadadhIrish
- skelpinScottish Gaelic
- elfenekelésHungarian
- menggebukIndonesian
- sculacciata, totòItalian
- 尻叩きJapanese
- 매우, 곤장Korean
- LONGELatin
- pak voor de broek, voor de billen geven, billenkoekDutch
- spankingNorwegian
- laniePolish
- sova, coça, surraPortuguese
- strașnicRomanian
- шлёпание, взбучка, порка, трёпкаRussian
- ताडनSanskrit
- smiskSwedish
- palo sa puwitTagalog
- şaplakTurkish
- 拍击Chinese
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