Pronunciation: /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
noun a form of physical punishment involving hitting someone on their buttocks
A1 The child received a spanking for misbehaving.
A2 She was against spanking as a form of discipline.
B1 Spanking is a controversial topic in parenting discussions.
B2 The debate on spanking continues among child psychologists.
C1 Some argue that spanking can have long-term negative effects on children.
C2 The use of spanking as a disciplinary measure varies greatly across cultures.
adjective used to describe something that is very impressive or excellent
A1 She received a spanking new bike for her birthday.
A2 The spanking clean kitchen made her feel accomplished.
B1 The spanking new car was a big investment, but worth it in the end.
B2 The spanking fresh produce at the market was a pleasant surprise.
C1 The spanking modern architecture of the building was truly impressive.
C2 The spanking luxurious hotel room had all the amenities one could ask for.
formal The teacher warned the students that any misbehavior would result in a spanking.
informal My little brother got a spanking for drawing on the walls.
slang I heard that kid got a spanking for skipping class.
figurative The team received a spanking in the championship game.
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