spanker

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand
  2. noun a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel

Etymology

From spank + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

slapper

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