First Known Use: circa 1712
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1spank
transitive verb \ˈspaŋk\
Definition of SPANK
: to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand
— spank noun
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Origin of SPANK
imitative
2spank
intransitive verb
Definition of SPANK
: to move quickly, dashingly, or spiritedly <spanking along in his new car>
Origin of SPANK
back-formation from spanking
First Known Use: 1788
SPANK Defined for Kids
spank
verb \ˈspaŋk\
spankedspank·ing
Definition of SPANK for Kids
: to strike on the buttocks with the open hand
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