spanking new

Questions

What does spanking new mean?

Utterly new, as new as possible.

Where does spanking new come from?

From spanking (“brisk, fresh”) + new.

How to pronounce spanking new

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “spanking new”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “spanking new”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “spanking new” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.