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Definitions for Spank

[1] to strike (a person, usually a child) with the open hand, a slipper, etc., especially on the buttocks, as in punishment.
[2] a blow given in spanking; a smart or resounding slap.
[3] to move rapidly, smartly, or briskly.
[4] (tr) to slap or smack with the open hand, esp on the buttocks
[5] a slap or series of slaps with the flat of the hand
[6] (intr) to go at a quick and lively pace

Words related to Spank

thrash, chastise, smack, flog, clobber, trim, cane, clout, blip, lick, tan, whip, belt, hide, sock, paddle, cuff, punish, punch, buffet

Words nearby Spank

spanish west africa, spanish west african, spanish windlass, spanish-american, spanish-american war, spank, spanker, spanking, spanner, spanrail, spanspek

Origin of Spank

2First recorded in 1800–10; back formation from spanking

Word origin for Spank

C19: back formation from spanking ²

Synonyms for Spank

chastise, clobber, flog, smack, thrash, belt, blip, box, buffet, cane, clout, cuff, flax, hide, larrup, lash, lather, leather, lick, paddle, punch, punish, sock, tan, trim, wallop, welt, whip, put over one's knee, tan one's hide, whup