Spanking: meaning, definitions and examples

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spanking

 

[ หˆspรฆล‹kษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical punishment

Spanking refers to the act of striking a child on the buttocks as a form of punishment. It is often implemented with the intention of correcting behavior. This practice is controversial, with arguments for and against its effectiveness. Advocates argue that spanking can serve as a deterrent to misbehavior, while critics contend that it may lead to negative psychological effects and perpetuate a cycle of violence. Many countries have outlawed corporal punishment in schools and homes, reflecting changing attitudes towards discipline.

Synonyms

beating, corporal punishment, whipping

Examples of usage

  • She received a spanking for misbehaving.
  • Some parents believe that spanking is an effective discipline method.
  • The debate over spanking continues in many communities.
  • He was raised under strict rules, including occasional spankings.

Translations

Translations of the word "spanking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น palmada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคชเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pukulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟะปะตัะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klaps

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fessรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nalgada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaplak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‰๋ฉ์ด๋ฅผ ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pleskรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรกcnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅฑ่‚ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ploskanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถymษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nalgada

Etymology

The word 'spank' has origins tracing back to the early 17th century, derived from the dialectal term โ€˜spankโ€™, which implied a sharp blow or slap. Its earliest known usage in English appeared in the 1600s, referring to striking something sharply. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically denote the act of striking a child as discipline. Spanking often became associated with various cultural practices concerning child-rearing, influenced by societal norms, psychology, and educational theories throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The term gained notoriety as discussions on parenting and child development advanced, particularly with the rise of psychological and sociological studies that challenged traditional beliefs surrounding physical punishment. As society progresses, the word 'spanking' has elicited varied interpretations, with increasing criticism leading to its declining acceptance in many regions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,374, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.