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The correct spelling is spanks.

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noun

Say it like: Spa-nks

The correct spelling is spanks. An instance of spanking, separately or part of a multiple blows-beating; a smack, swat, or slap. For example: "The ship was really spanking along."

Usage Examples

The ship was really spanking along.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An instance of spanking, separately or part of a multiple blows-beating; a smack, swat, or slap.
  2. 2.A slapping sound, as produced by spanking.

verb

  1. 1.To beat, smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object, as punishment, gesture, or form of sexual interaction.
  2. 2.To soundly defeat, to trounce.
  3. 3.To hit very hard
  4. 4.To move rapidly.

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