单词 | bandying |
释义 | bandy1 of 3verb ban·dy ˈban-dē bandied; bandying transitive verb 1 a : to discuss lightly or banteringly Names of potential running mates have been bandied about. b : exchange bandy compliments especially : to exchange (words) argumentatively c : to toss from side to side or pass about from one to another often in a careless or inappropriate manner A gun is not a toy to be bandied about. d : to use in a glib or offhand manner —often used with about bandy these statistics about with considerable bravado Richard Pollak 2 : to bat (something, such as a tennis ball) to and fro 3 archaic : to band together intransitive verb 1 obsolete : contend 2 archaic : unite bandy 2 of 3noun sports : a game similar to hockey and believed to be its prototype bandy 3 of 3adjective1 of legs : bowed 2 : bowlegged … stood beyond the bandy table … Dylan Thomas bandy-legged ˈban-dē-ˌlegd adjective ˌban-dē-ˈle-gəd -ˈlā- bandying 1 of 2 adjectiveas in bantering Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
bandying 2 of 2verbas in discussing to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary Synonyms & Similar Words
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