spanking
/ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
noun
- A series of slaps on the buttocks as a punishment.
- He remembered getting a spanking when he was very young.
- The child received a spanking for running into the street.
- Many parents today choose time-outs over spanking.
adjective
- Very fast or impressive; excellent.
- The new software runs at a spanking speed.
- The horse ran at a spanking pace and won the race.
- They threw a spanking party for their anniversary.
verb
- To slap on the buttocks as a punishment.
- She would never spank her dog, preferring positive training.
- The father threatened to spank his son if he misbehaved.
- In some cultures, parents still spank their children.
- To defeat soundly in a competition.
- The chess champion spanked all his opponents easily.
- They spanked the competition in the sales contest.
- Our team spanked the rivals 10–0 in the final game.