Definition of spank
transitive verb
: to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand
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Origin and Etymology of spank
imitative
First Known Use: circa 1712
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Definition of spank
intransitive verb
: to move quickly, dashingly, or spiritedly spanking along in his new car
Origin and Etymology of spank
back-formation from spanking
First Known Use: 1788
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: to strike on the buttocks with the open hand
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