spanking
pronunciation
How to pronounce spanking in British English:
UK [ˈspæŋkɪŋ]
How to pronounce spanking in American English:
US [ˈspæŋkɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of slapping on the buttocks
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- Adjective:
- quick and energetic
Word Origin
- spanking (adj.)
- 1660s, "very big or fine," later (especially of horses) "moving at a lively pace" (1738), of uncertain origin; perhaps from a Scandinavian source (OED compares Danish spanke "to strut"). Probably also related to spanker "something striking" (for size, etc.), 1751; as a kind of sail from 1794.
- spanking (n.)
- "act of striking with the open hand," especially as a punishment administered to children, 1854, verbal noun from spank (v.).
Example
- 1. And spanking has a big " short-term failure rate , " he said .
- 2. So let us restrict ourselves to the vista : cranes , skyscrapers , spanking new rail networks and smog : china .
- 3. Research shows that parents who rely on spanking for discipline encourage negative behaviors , including aggression .
- 4. The best use of spanking is in children between the ages of 2 and 6 when milder discipline tactics , such as time out , fail .
- 5. Shewould like me to try all kinds of things , including blindfolding , bondage and spanking .