tanning
(redirected from tannings)get a (good) tanning
informal To receive a beating. You're gonna get a tanning from Mama if you get your best dress all dirty before church. A: "I hear Timothy got a good tanning from you after school." B: "Yeah, well, the little punk deserved it."
tan (one's) hide
To spank one. Young lady, I will tan your hide if you disobey me again!
tanning
informal A beating. You're gonna get a tanning from Mama if you get your best dress all dirty before church. A: "You sure gave Timothy a good tanning after school." B: "Yeah, well, the little punk deserved it."
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