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Spank

Spank Meaning & Definition
Spank Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Spank?

[n] a slap with the flat of the hand
[v] give a spanking to; subject to a spanking

Synonyms | Synonyms for Spank: larrup | paddle

Related Terms | Find terms related to Spank:

See Also | beat | beat up | slap | smack | smacking | work over

Spank In Webster's Dictionary

\Spank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spanked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Spanking}.] [Of unknown origin; cf. LG. spakken, spenkern, to run and spring about quickly.] To strike, as the breech, with the open hand; to slap.
\Spank\, n. A blow with the open hand; a slap.
\Spank\, v. i. To move with a quick, lively step between a trot and gallop; to move quickly. --Thackeray.

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