spank¹ /spangk/

1. To strike, esp with the flat of the hand, to smack
2. To defeat heavily (informal)

A loud slap, esp on the buttocks

spankˈing noun

spank² /spangk/

To move or drive briskly

spankˈer noun

1. A person or thing that spanks
2. Any person or thing particularly striking or dashing
3. A fore-and-aft sail on the aftermost mast of a sailing ship (nautical)
4. A gold coin (obs sl)

spankˈing adjective

1. Spirited, going freely
2. (of a wind) fresh and brisk
3. Striking, beyond expectation
4. Very large. adverb very

spankˈingly adverb

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