Meaning & Definition of word "Bandy"
Bandy
/ˈbæn.di/
verb:
- 1. To pass on or discuss an idea in a casual or informal way.
- Example: The students began to bandy about their ideas for the group project.
- 2. To strike or throw back and forth.
- Example: The children bandied the ball back and forth in the backyard.
adjective:
- 1. Having an arched or curved shape, often used to describe a person's legs.
- Example: 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 of bandy
Meaning: To talk light-heartedly about something.
● Example Sentence: They were just bandying about the latest news.
Meaning: To exchange playful insults.
● Example Sentence: The friends bandied back and forth with jokes all night.