spankˈer noun

1. A person or thing that spanks
2. Any person or thing particularly striking or dashing
3. A fore-and-aft sail on the aftermost mast of a sailing ship (nautical)
4. A gold coin (obs sl)

spankˈing adjective

1. Spirited, going freely
2. (of a wind) fresh and brisk
3. Striking, beyond expectation
4. Very large. adverb very

spankˈingly adverb