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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spank

/spæŋk/ verb · British & US
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What does spank mean?

verb

To strike someone, especially a child, with the hand as a form of punishment, or to hit something with a sudden, sharp movement. To defeat or surpass someone or something by a small margin.

Example

"The teacher spanked the misbehaving student with a ruler."

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