spank
word
/ˈspæŋk/
spangk
/spˈæŋk/
spangk
Definition
To hit someone, usually a child, on the bottom with an open hand as a punishment or for discipline.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly refers to mild physical punishment, most often for young children. In modern times, its use is controversial and often discouraged. 'Spank' usually means a smack on the bottom with an open hand. Can be used playfully in adult contexts, but then the meaning changes.
Spanish: azotar (nalgas) - dar una nalgadaPortuguese (BR): dar palmada (na bunda) - bater (na bunda)Portuguese (PT): dar palmada (no rabo) - bater (no rabo)Chinese (Simplified): 打屁股Chinese (Traditional): 打屁股Hindi: च屁股 पर मारना - थप्पड़ मारना (नितंब पर)Arabic: ضرب المؤخرة - يصفع (على المؤخرة)Bengali: চড় মারা - পাছায় মারাধরাRussian: шлёпатьJapanese: おしりを叩くVietnamese: đánh vào môngKorean: 엉덩이를 때리다Turkish: şaplak atmakUrdu: چٹکی دینا (سزا کے طور پر)Indonesian: memukul pantat
Example Sentences
The mother spanked her son for drawing on the wall.
basic
Please don't spank your child.
basic
If you misbehave, your teacher might spank you.
basic
My grandma used to spank us when we were kids, but times have changed.
natural
I can't believe some parents still spank their kids as punishment.
natural
She threatened to spank him if he didn't clean his room.
natural