spanked Definition

spank¹
verb

spanked, spanking
1. To smack, usually on the buttocks with the flat of the hand, a slipper, belt, etc, often several times and as a punishment or a form of sexual gratification.

Thesaurus: beat, whip, belt, cuff, slap, smack, tan, punish.

noun

1. Such a smack.

Derivative: spanked
adj

Etymology: 18c.

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spank²
verb

spanked, spanking
1. Said of a vehicle, horse, etc: to travel at a fairly quick pace.

Form: spank along (often)
Form: spank over

noun

1. A quick pace.

Etymology: Early 19c.