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Spanked: meaning, definitions and examples

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spanked

 

[ spรฆล‹kt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical discipline

To spank someone means to strike them on their buttocks with the open hand or an object as a form of punishment or discipline, typically for children. This practice is grounded in the belief that it will deter undesirable behavior. Spanking can be controversial, as opinions vary widely on its effectiveness and morality. Some argue that it teaches obedience, while others believe it can lead to physical and emotional harm.

Synonyms

hit, slapped, struck, whacked

Examples of usage

  • The child was spanked for running into the street.
  • She decided to spank her kids when they misbehaved.
  • He was spanked as a form of discipline when he was younger.
  • Parents should consider alternatives to spanking.

Translations

Translations of the word "spanked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bandeirada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคชเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versohlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดะฐั€ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spank

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠๅฐปใ‚’ๅฉใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fessรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nalgada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tokat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‰๋ฉ์ด๋ฅผ ๋งž์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรกcnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plesk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅฑ่‚ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ploskanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klapps

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา“ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nalgada

Etymology

The term 'spank' originated in the late 18th century, likely derived from the dialectal English word 'spank' which referred to a quick, sharp blow. Its usage has evolved over time primarily as a reference to striking a child for disciplinary purposes. The word appears in literature in various contexts, often highlighting its application as a means of enforcing rules or punishing misbehavior. During the 20th century, psychological studies began to challenge the efficacy and ethics of corporal punishment, prompting a shift in social attitudes towards spanking. As a result, many countries have enacted laws to prohibit spanking among parents, while others continue to debate its place in child-rearing practices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,837 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.