spanking

spank·ing  (spngkng)

adj.

1. Informal Exceptional of its kind; remarkable.

2. Swift and vigorous: a spanking pace.

3. Brisk and fresh: a spanking breeze.

adv.

Used as an intensive: a spanking clean shirt.

n.

A number of slaps on the buttocks delivered in rapid succession, as for punishment.

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[Perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]

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spanking·ly adv.

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spanking ¹

Noun

a series of spanks, usually as a punishment for children

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spanking ²

Adjective

1. Informal outstandingly fine or smart: spanking new uniforms

2. very fast: a spanking pace

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	spanking - the act of slapping on the buttocks; "he gave the brat a good spanking" discipline, correction - the act of punishing; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"
Adj.	1.	spanking - quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze" brisk, zippy, alert, rattling, lively, merry, snappy energetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"; "it caused an energetic chemical reaction"

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spanking

noun smacking, hiding (informal) whacking, slapping, walloping (informal)

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spanking

adjective 1. (Informal) smart, brand-new, fine, gleaming

adjective 2. fast, quick, brisk, lively, smart, vigorous, energetic, snappy