Bandy

/ˈbæn.di/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To pass on or discuss an idea in a casual or informal way.
The students began to bandy about their ideas for the group project.
To strike or throw back and forth.
The children bandied the ball back and forth in the backyard.
adjective
Having an arched or curved shape, often used to describe a person's legs.
He walked with a bandy gait, his legs curving outward.

Etymology

Middle English 'bandien', possibly from Dutch 'banden', meaning to bind or tie.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bandy about
To discuss casually or informally.
bandy words
To engage in a verbal exchange.
bandy the ball
To pass a ball back and forth.

Related Words

banter
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
discuss
to talk about something in detail.

Slang Meanings

To talk light-heartedly about something.
They were just bandying about the latest news.
To exchange playful insults.
The friends bandied back and forth with jokes all night.