English · Slang Attested

brand spanking new

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Utterly new, as new as possible.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Pardon me, ma'am. I'm brand-spanking-new in town, and I was hoping to get a look at the Statue of Liberty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “brand spanking new” mean?

Utterly new, as new as possible.

Is “brand spanking new” formal or informal?

brand spanking new is generally slang.

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