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.
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.