spank
Pronunciation: [spæŋk]
Context: "discipline"
(verb) to hit someone on their bottom with your hand, usually as a way to show that what they did was wrong. It is often used by parents to discipline young children.
Example
When the child broke the toy, the parent decided to spank him to teach him a lesson.
Example
The mother did not want to spank her child and chose to talk about the problem instead.
Example
Do you think spanking is an effective way to discipline children?
Context: "discipline"
(noun) a sharp hit on someone’s bottom, usually given to a child as a form of punishment. It's like a quick tap that is meant to get their attention about what they did wrong.
Example
After the spank, the child realized he needed to behave better.
Example
She didn’t think the spank taught him anything useful or helpful.
Example
What do you think about giving a spank as a punishment?
Context: "playful"
(verb) to hit someone lightly on their bottom, sometimes in a fun or playful way rather than as a punishment. It can happen in a game or when joking around.
Example
During the silly game, she decided to spank her friend lightly on the bottom as a joke.
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He didn't want to get a playful spank because he was too ticklish.
Example
Have you ever given a playful spank to a friend while having fun?