spanking

• Wird im britischen Englisch umgangssprachlich verwendet, um etwas als sehr gut, eindrucksvoll oder hervorragend zu bezeichnen. Hauptsächlich attributiv gebraucht, z. B. 'a spanking new car'.

Used in British English to describe something that is very good, impressive, or excellent.

1. Quick and energeticB2informal

   Moving or done with speed, vigor, and liveliness.

   Schnell und energisch

   • The horse set off at a spanking pace.
   • They went for a spanking walk along the beach.
   • The band played a spanking tune that got everyone dancing.

   Synonymebriskenergeticfastlivelyquickrapidsnappyspiritedvigorouszippy

   Antonymelanguidlethargicslowsluggishtorpid

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Schlagens auf das Gesäß als Strafe oder Disziplinarmaßnahme bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act of striking someone on the buttocks as a form of punishment or discipline.

1. Physical punishmentB2formal

   The act of striking someone, typically a child, on the buttocks as a form of discipline.

   Schlagen auf den Po

   • Spanking is a controversial method of discipline.
   • Many parents now avoid spanking their children.
   • The debate about spanking continues among experts.

   Synonymesmackingtanning

• Verb, das beschreibt, wie jemand, meist ein Kind, zur Bestrafung oder Disziplinierung auf das Gesäß geschlagen wird. Es kann auch allgemein ein klatschender Schlag oder ein leichtes Schlagen bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking someone, typically a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment or discipline.

1. Strike as punishmentB1formal

   To hit someone, especially a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment.

   Schlagen als Bestrafung

   • The parent spanked the child for misbehaving.
   • In some cultures, spanking is considered an acceptable form of discipline.
   • She was spanked for running into the street.

   Synonymebeatpaddleslapsmackthrashwhack

2. Defeat decisivelyB2informal

   To defeat an opponent thoroughly in a competition or game.

   Vernichtend schlagen

   • Our team spanked the rivals 5-0 in the final match.
   • The champion spanked his challenger in the first round.
   • They got spanked in the debate by the opposing team.

   Synonymeannihilateclobbercreamcrushdemolishdrubhammermaulpastepummelroutshellacthrashtrouncewallop