spanking

Universal Words noun, adverb, adjective noun [C,U] a series of hits on the bottom, given to sb, especially a child, as a punishment: to give sb a spanking * I don't agree with spanking. adverb (informal) when you say that sth is spanking new, etc. you are emphasizing that it is very new, etc.: a spanking white Rolls-Royce adjective [onlybeforenoun] (informal) very fast, good or impressive: The horse set off at a spanking pace. * We had a spanking time last night.