intransitive verb
Definition: To hit someone lightly, usually on the bottom, often as a form of punishment or play.
Example: The parent decided to spank the child for misbehaving.
noun
Definition: A hit or slap on the backside, often used as a form of punishment or discipline.
Example: The child received a spank for misbehaving.
transitive verb
Definition: To hit someone on the bottom with your hand or an object, usually as a form of punishment.
Example: The parent decided to spank the child for misbehaving.