1. to hit someone, especially a child, with the open hand as punishment
2. to defeat decisively in a game or competition
Usage: informal

1. a slap given as punishment, typically to a child

Examples

• The parent decided to spank the child for misbehaving.
• She threatened to spank him if he didn’t stop running around.
• Our team got spanked in the championship game.
• The home team spanked their rivals 42-7.
• He received a spank on the hand for reaching for cookies.
• One quick spank was enough to get his attention.