spank Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a slap with the flat of the hand
  2. verb give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
    larrup; paddle.

WordNet

Spank transitive verb
Etymology
Of unknown origin; cf. LG. spakken, spenkern, to run and spring about quickly.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Spanked ; present participle & verbal noun Spanking
Definitions
  1. To strike, as the breech, with the open hand; to slap
Spank noun
Definitions
  1. A blow with the open hand; a slap.
Spank intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To move with a quick, lively step between a trot and gallop; to move quickly. Thackeray.

Webster 1913