spank

Meanings

• Verb

  To strike or slap someone's bottom with an open hand or a small implement, as a form of punishment or playful teasing.

  - "He spanked his child for misbehaving."
  - "During recess, some children like to playfully spank each other."
  - "The teacher spanked the student for talking back in class."

• Noun

  To administer a spanking.

  - "The mother gave her son a stern spanking."
  - "The coach called for a team spanking after a loss."
  - "The principal announced that there would be a school spanking for disruptive behavior."

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Pronunciation

1. /spæŋk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5819638"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spank
ank , bank , blank , camp , clank , crank , hank , rank , spank , vank

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Variants

List of all variants of spank that leads to same result
spank , spanked , spanking , spanks

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Etymology

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The word 'spank' originated from the Middle English word 'spanken', which means 'to strike' or 'to sound'. It is believed to have developed into a specific term for striking the buttocks due to the sound it makes.

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Trivia

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1. Spanking is not a universally accepted form of discipline and is considered taboo in some cultures.

2. The term 'spanking new' is used to describe something that is brand new or fresh.

3. The word 'spank' is also used as a verb in the context of music, meaning to mix or blend different sounds together.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discipline: Spanking is a form of discipline, used to correct behavior and teach children and others a lesson.

2. Punishment: Spanking is a form of punishment, administered to individuals as a consequence of their actions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'spanking' has been used as a form of punishment and discipline, often associated with children or servants. In art, there are various depictions of spanking scenes, both serious and playful. In music, there are songs with lyrics that reference spanking. In popular culture, spanking has been the subject of debates and discussions regarding its appropriateness and effectiveness.

How to Memorize "spank"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hand striking a bottom.
   - Imagine the sound a spank makes.
   - Think of a child being disciplined with a spanking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spank' with discipline.
   - Connect the word 'spank' with punishment.
   - Think of a child's bottom when you hear the word 'spank'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Sam Pounds Anne's Knee' to remember the word 'spank'.

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