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spanking

/ˈspæŋkɪŋ/

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of striking someone, typically a child, on the buttocks with the hand or a small implement, as a form of punishment or correction.

    - "After misbehaving, the teacher gave each student a spanking."
    - "My mother used to give me a spanking when I disobeyed her."
  • noun

    An instance of being struck on the buttocks in this way.

    - "The child cried out after receiving a spanking."
    - "John's bottom was red from the spanking he had just received."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55063042"

Synonyms

striking
Rhymes
Words rhyming with spanking
pranking , ankle , rankle
Variants
List of all variants of spanking that leads to same result
spanking , spank , spanked , spanks , spanking new , get a spanking , give (someone) a spanking , give a spanking , give someone a spanking
Forms
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spanks, spanked, spanking


Etymology
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The origin of the word 'spanking' can be traced back to the Old English word 'spanken,' which means 'to strike' or 'to beat.'


Trivia
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  1. In some cultures, spanking is considered an effective way to discipline children, while in others it is considered outdated or even abusive.

  2. Spanking has been the subject of numerous studies and debates, with some arguing that it is an effective way to correct behavior and others claiming that it can cause harm and emotional damage.


Related Concepts
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  1. discipline: The practice of training or correcting a person, especially a child, by enforcing rules, setting an example, or using punishment.

  2. corporal punishment: The practice of using physical punishment, such as spanking, to correct behavior.


Culture
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Spanking has been a common form of discipline for children throughout history. It has been the subject of literature, art, and music, and continues to be a topic of debate and controversy.

How to Memorize "spanking"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a parent holding a child over their knee and striking their bottom with a hand or implement.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spanking' with the feeling of being corrected or punished.

  3. mnemonics

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