Spank — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈspaŋk/

Meaning & Definition of Spank

Spank (verb)

  1. to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand
  2. to defeat decisively
  3. to move quickly, dashingly, or spiritedly

Spank (noun)

  1. an act of spanking, a sharp slap or blow to the buttocks usually with the palm of the hand

Spank (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

    "delivered a quick spank to the child's bottom for disobedience"

    similar: bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, douse (British), fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, larrup (dialect), lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, stinger, stripe, stroke, swat, swipe, switch, thud, thump, thwack, wallop, welt, whack, wham, whop
    related: counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, swing, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling, drubbing, hammering, lambasting, licking, pasting, pounding, pummeling, thrashing, flogging, walloping, whip, whipping

Spank (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in knock, smack

    similar: bang, batter, buffet, knock, pound, smack, thump, beat, flail, flap, flop, flutter, whip, flick, flicker, flit, fan, oscillate, sway, swing, undulate, wave, palpitate, pulse, throb

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Spank

The most common words with a similar meaning to Spank:

British: douse
Dialect: larrup
bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, stinger

Related Words for Spank

counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling, drubbing

Word Forms of Spank

Inflections: spanked, spanking, spanks

Origin & Etymology of Spank

imitative

First known use: circa 1712

Frequently Asked Questions about Spank

What does "Spank" mean?

"Spank" means to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Spank"?

Other words for "Spank" include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow and bop. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Spank" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Spank"?

There are 113 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Spank". Common alternatives include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box and buffet.

How do you use "Spank" in a sentence?

Examples of "Spank" in a sentence: "delivered a quick spank to the child's bottom for disobedience".

Is "Spank" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Spank" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Spank"?

"Spank" is pronounced /ˈspaŋk/.

What is the origin of the word "Spank"?

"Spank" comes from imitative. First known use: circa 1712.

What is another word for "Spank" meaning "a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument"?

When "Spank" (noun) means a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument, synonyms include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt and biff.