"spanky" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈspæŋki/
Rhymes: -æŋki Etymology: spank + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spank|y}} spank + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} spanky (not comparable)
  1. (informal) brand spanking new Tags: informal, not-comparable Related terms: spanky pants
    Sense id: en-spanky-en-adj-XTJAOyr3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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          "ref": "2011, Victoria Twead, Two Old Fools - Olé!, page 169",
          "text": "Soon a spanky new house had arisen from the rubble of the old one.",
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