Spanking (noun) refers to the action or process of striking the buttocks, typically with an open hand, as a form of punishment or discipline. It can also denote the act of striking something with a rapid, light slap. In colloquial use, it may describe a brisk, resounding impact in a non-punitive context, such as music or wind moving with force. The term carries strong punitive or corrective connotations in many settings.
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