bandy

/'bændi/
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bandy

The children bandy a ball back and forth in the park.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To exchange (words, remarks, or ideas) lightly, rapidly, or in a contentious manner: To discuss or mention something in a casual, often argumentative, or gossipy way.
    • To toss or strike (a ball) back and forth: To pass or hit a ball, especially in games like hockey or tennis, from one player to another.

  2. Adjective:

    • (Of legs) curved outward at the knees: Having a bow-legged appearance.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb:

    • The politicians bandied accusations across the floor of the parliament.
    • They bandied the ball back and forth during warm-up.
    • I refuse to bandy words with someone who won't listen to reason.

  • Adjective:

    • The old cowboy walked with a bandy-legged gait.
Advanced Usage

  • "to bandy something about/around": To mention or discuss a name, idea, or rumor frequently and casually, often without serious consideration.

    • His name was bandied about as a potential candidate for the position.
    • Various theories were bandied around by the press.

  • "to bandy words": To engage in a quick, often heated or pointless, exchange of remarks or arguments.

    • It's useless to bandy words with him; he never admits he's wrong.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bandy-legged (adj): An alternative form meaning having bandy legs.
    • The bandy-legged chair was unstable on the uneven floor.
Synonyms
  • Verb (exchange words): Trade, exchange, swap, dispute, argue.
  • Verb (toss a ball): Volley, rally, pass, hit back and forth.
  • Adjective: Bow-legged, curved.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
  • Bandy about/around: As detailed in 'Advanced Usage', this phrasal verb is the most common construction.
    • Rumors about the merger have been bandied about for weeks.
Related Idioms
  • "Not a word to be bandied": Suggesting that something is serious and should not be discussed lightly or casually.
    • This is a state secret, not a word to be bandied in public houses.
bandy

The children bandy a ball back and forth in the park.

Adjective
  1. have legs that curve outward at the knees
Verb
  1. discuss lightly
    • We bandied around these difficult questions
  2. exchange blows
  3. toss or strike a ball back and forth

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