spanking new

Just off line

Spanking new means completely new, fresh, and unused—emphasizing newness to an extreme degree.

The intensifier spanking suggests vigor and briskness, conveying that something is so new it practically gleams.

She drove off the lot in a spanking new convertible.

The variant brand spanking new adds even more emphasis.

Both forms appear in casual speech to express enthusiasm about a recent acquisition or pristine condition.

pristine

mint

Aromatic culinary herb

flawless · unblemished · gleaming · glistening · sparkling · polished · shiny · pristine · unspoiled · untarnished

unused

unworn

Never been on

intact · unmarked · untried · brand-new · unhandled · unscratched · shrink-wrapped · off-the-shelf · unbroken

modern

cutting-edge

At innovation's forefront

next-gen · futuristic · innovative · contemporary · up-to-date · advanced · current · trendy · smart · digital

Opposites
age/condition

spanking newold

Existing many years

ancient · decrepit · dilapidated · battered · worn

ownership history

spanking newsecondhand

Having had prior ownership

used · pre-owned · hand-me-down · refurbished · preloved

Family

spank, spanked, spanks, spanking, newest, newness, renewal

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G