spankingly /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/ adverb1 •In a spanking manner; vigorously; freshly.She is both wetting and getting up a fresh topsail on her after-mast — I see them crossing the yard even now. By my honour, she is a charming, lively creature, and goes through it spankingly. — 1843 formsmore spankingly · most spankingly