spanks

spank

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spangk]
- /spæŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spangk]
- /spæŋk/

Definitions of spanks word

verb with object spanks to strike (a person, usually a child) with the open hand, a slipper, etc., especially on the buttocks, as in punishment. 1
noun spanks a blow given in spanking; a smart or resounding slap. 1
verb without object spanks to move rapidly, smartly, or briskly. 1

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Origin of spanks

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30; imitative

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Parts of speech for Spanks

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Spanks

spanks popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for spanks

verb spanks

beats — Plural form of beat.
canings — Plural form of caning.
drubs — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of drub.
ferules — Plural form of ferule.
flagellates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flagellate.

noun spanks

hidings — Plural form of hiding.
zingers — Plural form of zinger.

All 15 Synonyms of spanks