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spank

 

[ spรฆล‹k ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

disciplinary action

To strike (someone) with the palm of one's hand as a punishment, typically on the buttocks.

Synonyms

slap, smack, whack

Examples of usage

  • He spanked the child for misbehaving.
  • She decided to spank her dog for chewing on the furniture.
Context #2 | Noun

disciplinary action

A slap with the palm of the hand or a flat object, especially on the buttocks, as a punishment.

Synonyms

slap, smack, whack

Examples of usage

  • She gave him a spank for being disrespectful.
  • The teacher threatened the student with a spank if he didn't behave.

Translations

Translations of the word "spank" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะปัŒะพะฟะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใ (ใŸใŸใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fesser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaplak atmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tepsti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถymษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpear

Etymology

The word 'spank' originated in the early 17th century, possibly imitative of the sound of a slap. It has been used historically as a form of disciplinary action, particularly in child-rearing practices. The act of spanking has been a controversial topic in recent years, with debates surrounding its effectiveness and ethical implications.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,210 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.