Meaning of the word spanking in English

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spanking

US /ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

(especially of a horse or its gait) lively; brisk.

Example:
a spanking trot
2.

very good.

Example:
we had a spanking time

Noun

1.

an act of slapping, especially on the buttocks as a punishment for children.

Example:
you deserve a good spanking
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