spanker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who spanks.
  2. An instrument used to give someone a spanking or spank, such as a paddle.
  3. A fore-and-aft gaff-rigged sail on the aft-most mast of a square-rigged vessel.
  4. A musician who plays his instrument well.
  5. A small coin.
  6. One who takes long, quick strides in walking.
  7. A swift horse.
  8. Something very large, or larger than usual; a whopper.
  9. Something splendid; a fine example of its kind.

Pronunciation

/ˈspæ̞ŋkə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spanker.wav /ˈspæ̝ŋkɚ/ /ˈspeɪ̯ŋkɚ/ /ˈspɛ̃ŋkɚ/

Word forms

spanker spankers

Etymology

From spank + -er.

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