spanking

• Usado no inglês britânico, informal e um pouco antiquado, para descrever algo muito bom, impressionante ou excelente. No inglês americano, a palavra é mais conhecida pelo sentido de 'palmada' ou 'surra'.

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.

   Rápido e energético

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbriskenergeticfastlivelyquickrapidsnappyspiritedvigorouszippy

   Antônimoslanguidlethargicslowsluggishtorpid

• Substantivo que designa o ato de bater nas nádegas, geralmente com a mão ou um objeto, como forma de punição, disciplina ou correção.

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.

   Palmadas

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

   Sinônimossmackingtanning

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de bater em alguém, geralmente uma criança, nas nádegas como forma de castigo ou medida disciplinar.

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.

   Dar palmadas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeatpaddleslapsmackthrashwhack

2. Defeat decisivelyB2informal

   To defeat an opponent thoroughly in a competition or game.

   Dar uma surra

   • 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.

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