"spankingly" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/ [UK], /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/ [US] Forms: more spankingly [comparative], most spankingly [superlative]
Etymology: From spanking + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|spanking|ly|id2=adverbial}} spanking + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} spankingly (comparative more spankingly, superlative most spankingly)
  1. In a spanking manner; vigorously; freshly. Translations (vigorously; freshly): malvarme (Esperanto), vigle (Esperanto), vigoureusement (French)
    Sense id: en-spankingly-en-adv-fyKszte~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly (adverbial)

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