/ ˈspæŋkɪŋ; NAmE / noun , adverb , adjective
■ noun
[ C , U ] a series of hits on the bottom, given to sb, especially a child, as a punishment :
to give sb a spanking
I don't agree with spanking.
■ adverb
( informal ) when you say that sth is spanking new, etc. you are emphasizing that it is very new, etc.
■ adjective
[ only before noun ] ( informal ) very fast, good or impressive :
The horse set off at a spanking pace .