🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

चपत

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chapat

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Spanking/ˈspæŋ.kɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसने बच्चे को सजा देने के लिए चपत मारी।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of striking a person, especially a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment.

    "Many parents debate the effectiveness of spanking as a disciplinary method."
  2. 2

    A light slap or blow, especially on the rear end.

    "He gave the child a playful spanking to make her laugh."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'spanking' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the verb 'spank', which is believed to have roots in the Dutch word 'spanken', meaning 'to strike'. Over time, the meaning has evolved to refer specifically to a form of corporal punishment involving striking a child's buttocks.

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