spanking new

Example Sentences

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“When we’re launching a new movie like this, any time it’s brand spanking new, it takes a little more work to get retailers excited,” Lee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Several expensive, brand spanking new, concrete slabs to complete a walkway on the side of my house.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

I spend hours dreaming of having a kitchen with a spanking new, stainless steel, French-door version.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2021

It's a brand spanking new idea, which you don't see in Hollywood much any more.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2021

It comes out gruffer than I intend on account of my spanking new voice.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson