"Spanking" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Spanking" Meaning

To strike someone, typically a child, as a form of punishment, usually on the buttocks, often with the hand.

"Spanking" Examples

Usage Examples for "spanking"


1. Physical Punishment

He remembered the time his parents spanked him when he was little for lying to them.

2. A strong signal

The stock market received a good spanking on Wall Street following global economic uncertainty.

3. Unbeaten (idiomatic)

The new restaurant got a devastating spanking in the food critic's review, losing its perfect score.

4. Energetic and lively (idiomatic)

She gave the party a really good spanking, drawing the crowd as the DJ took over.

5. Overall performance

Despite the poor start, the team managed to spank their opponent with an impressive comeback in the last quarter.

"Spanking" Similar Words

Spanglish

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A term used to describe a blend of the Spanish and English languages, often used by bilingual speakers of Spanish as their first and second languages. Spanglish can be found in various linguistic contexts and forms, and can range from a minority language incorporated into a majority language (English) to an autonomous language in its own right. It draws on vocabulary, grammar, and idioms from both Spanish and English, as well as sometimes elements from indigenous languages.<br><br>Spanglish emergence can be attributed to historical and cultural factors, such as colonization, language contact, and migration. This linguistic blend serves as a means of communication for people who live in areas where both languages are spoken, and facilitates social mobility, identity formation, and economic opportunities.<br><br>Examples of Spanglish grammar and vocabulary include:<br><br>- Using Spanish words for articles (e.g., "Es dollar" instead of "This dollar").<br>- Employing Spanish and English phrases together (e.g., "No puedo dormir mucho, que tengo una reunión" - "I can't sleep much, I have a meeting").<br>- Influences on English vocabulary (e.g., using "frio" to describe the temperature instead of "cold").<br>- Inverting words (e.g., "La chatanooga" - a combination of "cheat" and " Chattanooga")

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A person from Spain, originally referring to someone born in the Iberian Peninsula or a citizen of Spain.<br>Example sentence: "The Spaniard welcomed the tourists with a warm smile."

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Spanikopita

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Spanakopita is a traditional Greek savory pastry dish made with spinach, feta cheese, and sometimes other ingredients such as onions, garlic, and breadcrumbs, wrapped in flaky filo pastry. <br><br>It is often served as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal, and can be found in many Greek restaurants and households around the world.

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Spank

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To give a spank: a light blow or tap, often on the buttocks, as a form of punishment or playful reprimand.

Spanked

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To spank someone means to strike them lightly, usually on the buttocks, as a form of punishment or discipline, especially a child.

Spanks

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Punishes, usually a parent, by slapping or hitting their child with an open hand.

Spanned

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Stretched out or expanded over a longer period of time or area.<br><br>Example: The new school will be spanned over three acres of land.<br><br>It can also mean separated into parts, especially by a hard or sudden change.<br><br>Example: The road was spanned by a bridge over the river.<br><br>It can also mean to cover or bridge a gap or divide between two things.<br><br>Example: The company will span the gap between rich and poor communities with its new welfare program.

Spanner

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Spanners

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"Pliers or plier wrench. A versatile tool with U-shaped jaws and often a handle for gripping, bending, and twisting objects."

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Spanokopita

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