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spanked

/spæŋkt/ verb · British & US
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What does spanked mean?

verb

Past participle of 'spank', to hit someone, especially a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment. To defeat someone decisively, especially in a game or competition.

Example

"The child was spanked for misbehaving in class."

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