Spanking Meaning in English
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Definition
A form of physical punishment where someone is hit, usually on the bottom, with a hand or object. Sometimes also used informally to describe something done very well (e.g. 'a spanking new car').
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in discussions about child discipline, usually formal or neutral, but can be informal. As an adjective ('spanking new') means 'very new' (mainly BrE). Not slang, but the context can range from neutral to sensitive; avoid in formal writing except when discussing discipline practices.
Example Sentences
The mother gave her son a spanking for breaking the vase.
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Some parents do not believe in spanking children.
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He was afraid of getting a spanking if he lied.
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Giving a child a spanking is now controversial in many countries.
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Wow, that's a spanking new bike you’ve got!
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He swears he never got a spanking when he was a kid.
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