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View usage for: (spæŋkɪŋ) Word forms: plural spankings1. countable nounIf someone gives a child a spanking, they punish them by hitting them on the bottom several times with their hand. Andrea gave her son a sound spanking. Synonyms: smacking, hiding [informal], whacking, slapping More Synonyms of spanking 2. adverb [ADVERB adjective]If you describe something as spanking new, spanking clean, or spanking white, you mean that it is very new, very clean, or very white. [informal, emphasis] ...a spanking new Mercedes. The upstairs bedrooms were spanking clean. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]If something moves at a spanking pace, it moves quickly. [old-fashioned] The film moves along at a spanking pace. We rode at a spanking trot. Synonyms: fast, quick, brisk, lively More Synonyms of spanking More Synonyms of spanking spanking in British English 1 (ˈspæŋkɪŋ) nouna series of spanks, esp on the buttocks, usually as a punishment for children spanking in British English 2 (ˈspæŋkɪŋ) adjective (prenominal)1. informal outstandingly fine, smart, large, etc 2. quick and energetic; lively 3. (esp of a breeze) fresh and brisk Word origin C17: of uncertain origin. Compare Danish spanke to strut spanking in American English (ˈspæŋkɪŋ) adjective2. brisk said of a breeze 3. Informal exceptionally fine, large, vigorous, etc. adverb4. Informal altogether; completely spanking new noun5. a series of smacks, esp. on the buttocks, in punishment Word origin < intens. use of prp. of spank Synonyms of 'spanking'smacking, hiding, whacking, slapping smart, brand-new, fine, gleaming fast, quick, brisk, lively More Synonyms of spanking Definition a series of spanks, usually as a punishment for children Andrea gave her son a sound spanking. Synonyms smacking whacking slapping walloping (informal) Definition outstandingly fine or smart (informal) a spanking new car Definition very fast The film moves along at a spanking pace. Additional synonymsDefinition lively and quick The horse broke into a brisk trot. Synonyms quick, lively, energetic, active, vigorous, animated, bustling, speedy, nimble, agile, sprightly, vivacious, spryDefinition having or showing energy and enthusiasm Two-year-olds can be incredibly energetic. Synonyms lively, spirited, active, dynamic, vigorous, animated, brisk, tireless, bouncy, indefatigable, alive and kicking, zippy (informal), full of beans (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition good-looking You're a very fine woman. Synonyms good-looking, striking, pretty, attractive, lovely, smart, handsome, stylish, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), well-favoured, fit (British, informal) - Spain
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Additional synonymsDefinition a severe beating He was misquoted as saying that the police deserved a bloody good hiding. Synonyms beating, whipping, thrashing, tanning (slang), caning, licking (informal), flogging, spanking, walloping (informal), drubbing, lathering (informal), whaling, larruping (British, dialect) Definition vivacious or animated She had a sweet, lively personality. Synonyms animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition characterized by rapidity of movement or action Europe has moved a long way at a quick pace. Synonyms fast, swift, speedy, express, active, cracking (British, informal), smart, rapid, fleet, brisk, hasty, headlong, nippy (informal), pdq (slang) Definition smart and fashionable snappy sports jackets Synonyms smart, fashionable, stylish, trendy (British, informal), chic, dapper, up-to-the-minute, natty (informal), modish, voguish, schmick (Australian, informal) Definition having physical or mental energy The choir and orchestra gave a vigorous performance of Haydn's oratorio. Synonyms spirited, lively, energetic, active, intense, dynamic, sparkling, animated, forceful, feisty (informal), spanking, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, forcible, effervescent, full of energy, zippy (informal), spunky (informal) |