Definitions

1. verb

to strike or beat (someone) lightly, often in a playful or disciplinary manner

“The parent paddywhacked the child’s hands for not paying attention.”

2. noun

a playful or disciplinary slap or strike, especially on the hands

“The child received a paddywhack for not doing his homework.”

3. interjection

an exclamation expressing warning or a threat, often used in the phrase ‘stick your hand in a paddywhack’

“Paddywhack! Don’t touch the hot stove!”