verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
spanking new (= completely new )
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a spanking new conference centre
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
at a spanking pace/rate
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In the distance, ponies in long-shafted light chariots trotted at a spanking pace, the wheels spinning around.
spanking clean
spanking new
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It was brand, spanking new, not a dent nor scratch on its sleek body.
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One of the disadvantages of monthly reviewing schedules is that most instruments arriving at the Guitarist office are brand spanking new.
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That he was wearing a spanking new snap-brimmed fedora.
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The marina is brand spanking new.
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There is a plan to clear the site to make way for a spanking new conference centre.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Arizona spanked Nevada 100-85.
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Many parents no longer spank their kids as a form of discipline.
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The two boys were spanked and sent to bed without their supper.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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At this point he spanked her bottom.
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He spanked them and he had them spank one another.
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He was spanked and now has to say he is speaking only for himself.
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I can't recall really spanking them.
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She was spanked by the outraged Emperor because, nude and proletarian, she was masquerading as a nymph.