zippy vs spanking

zippy is not a noun while spanking is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
zippy	No	Yes	No	No
spanking	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, zippy and spanking are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of zippy include alert, brisk, lively, merry, rattling, snappy.

zippy (noun)	spanking (noun)
	the act of slapping on the buttocks

zippy (adjective)	spanking (adjective)
quick and energetic	quick and energetic
marked by lively action