spank

• Nom désignant une tape donnée avec la main ouverte, généralement comme punition ou mesure disciplinaire, souvent sur les fesses.

A noun referring to a slap delivered with the flat of the hand, typically as a form of punishment or discipline.

1. A slap with the flat of the handB1informal

   A hit given with an open hand, typically on the buttocks, as a punishment or in a playful manner.

   fessée

   • The child received a spank for misbehaving.
   • She gave him a playful spank on the bottom.
   • A single spank was enough to get his attention.

   Synonymesslapsmackswatthwackwhack

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frapper quelqu'un, généralement un enfant, sur les fesses comme punition ou mesure disciplinaire.

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.

   Fesser

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatpaddleslapsmackthrashwhack

2. Defeat decisivelyB2informal

   To defeat an opponent thoroughly in a competition or game.

   battre à plate couture

   • 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.

   Synonymesannihilateclobbercreamcrushdemolishdrubhammermaulpastepummelroutshellacthrashtrouncewallop