Spanking

Pronunciation: /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/

Spanking (noun)

  1. Hitting a child on the body as a punishment, usually with an open hand or a small object.
  2. A sexual act where someone is hit on the body for sexual pleasure, with consent.

Examples

  • Spanking is a form of child punishment in some places.
  • Many parents avoid spanking and choose other discipline methods.

Spanking (verb)

  1. To hit someone, especially a child, on the body as a punishment.

Examples

  • Some people punish by hitting, and they call it spanking.
  • The law may forbid spanking children in certain areas.