smacking
noun/ˈsmækɪŋ/
/ˈsmækɪŋ/
[singular, uncountable] (especially British English)- an act of hitting somebody, especially a child, several times with your open hand, as a punishment
- He gave both of the children a good smacking.
- We don't approve of smacking.
- I’ll give you a good smacking when we get home!
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