Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brand spanking new

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.27 in modern English

Syllables: brand s-pank-ing new
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Utterly new, as new as possible.

Slang

Example Sentences

"Pardon me, ma'am. I'm brand-spanking-new in town, and I was hoping to get a look at the Statue of Liberty."

Etymology

Apparently a blend of brand new + spanking new, with spanking coming to serve as an intensifier.

Usage

Slang

Phrases

brand spankers brand new spanking new

Frequently Paired Words

brand new spanking new

Questions

What does brand spanking new mean?: Utterly new, as new as possible.
Where does brand spanking new come from?: Apparently a blend of brand new + spanking new, with spanking coming to serve as an intensifier.

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