Spankingly
//ˈspæŋkɪŋli// adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a spanking manner; vigorously; freshly.
"She is both wetting and getting up a fresh topsail on her after-mast — I see them crossing the yard even now. By my honour, she is a charming, lively creature, and goes through it spankingly."
Example
More examples"She is both wetting and getting up a fresh topsail on her after-mast — I see them crossing the yard even now. By my honour, she is a charming, lively creature, and goes through it spankingly."
Etymology
From spanking + -ly.
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