spanky
word
Definition
Spanky means lively, stylish, or energetic, often used informally to describe something that looks fresh, new, or attractive.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal or playful; often describes things like cars, outfits, or even attitudes as fresh, flashy, or eye-catching. Not commonly used in formal contexts. Can sometimes mean 'spanking' (as a nickname or in old cartoons), but generally means stylish.
Spanish: vivaracho - alegre - atractivo (informal)Portuguese (BR): esperto - elegante (informal)Portuguese (PT): pimpão - elegante (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 时髦的 - 精神焕发的 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 時髦的 - 精神焕發的 (口語)Hindi: चुस्त - आकर्षक (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: مفعم بالحيوية - أنيق (غير رسمي)Bengali: ঝকঝকে - আকর্ষণীয় - জমকালোRussian: классный - стильный - яркийJapanese: ピカピカ - おしゃれ - 派手Vietnamese: bóng bẩy - sành điệu - nổi bậtKorean: 멋진 - 번쩍번쩍한 - 스타일리시한Turkish: havalı - şık - göz alıcıUrdu: شاندار - دلکش - تازہ دمIndonesian: keren - kece - mencolok
Example Sentences
That's a spanky new car!
basic
You look spanky in that outfit.
basic
His shoes are so spanky and clean.
basic
Check out that spanky bike over there!
natural
He's got a spanky attitude these days.
natural
Wow, your place looks so spanky after the renovation!
natural