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bandy
ban·dy B0056400 (băn′dē) tr.v. ban·died, ban·dy·ing, ban·dies 1. a. To toss or throw back and forth. b. To hit (a ball, for example) back and forth. 2. a. To give and receive (words, for example); exchange: The old friends bandied compliments when they met. b. To discuss in a casual or frivolous manner: bandy an idea about. adj. Bowed or bent in an outward curve: bandy legs. n. pl. ban·dies Sports 1. A game resembling field hockey but played on ice by skaters. 2. A stick, bent at one end, used in playing this game. [Early Modern English, perhaps from Middle French se bander, to form a coalition or alliance (against something), from bande, band, troop; see band2. Adjective, from the resemblance of bandy legs to the stick used in bandy.] bandy (ˈbændɪ) adj, -dier or -diest1. Also: bandy-legged having legs curved outwards at the knees2. (Anatomy) (of legs) curved outwards at the knees3. knock someone bandy informal Austral to amaze or astoundvb (tr) , -dies, -dying or -died4. to exchange (words) in a heated or hostile manner5. to give and receive (blows)6. (often foll by about) to circulate (a name, rumour, etc)7. to throw or strike to and fro; toss aboutn, pl -dies8. (Hockey (Field & Ice)) an early form of hockey, often played on ice9. (Hockey (Field & Ice)) a stick, curved at one end, used in the game of bandy10. (Tennis) an old form of tennis[C16: probably from Old French bander to hit the ball back and forth at tennis]ban•dy (ˈbæn di) v. -died, -dy•ing, v.t. 1. to pass from one to another or back and forth; trade; exchange: to bandy blows. 2. to throw or strike to and fro or from side to side, as a ball in tennis. 3. to circulate freely: to bandy gossip. adj. 4. (of legs) having a bend or crook outward; bowed. n. 5. a game resembling ice hockey. [1570–80; perhaps < Sp] ban′di•ness, n. bandy Past participle: bandied Gerund: bandying
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I would have bandied | you would have bandied | he/she/it would have bandied | we would have bandied | you would have bandied | they would have bandied | ThesaurusVerb | 1. | bandy - toss or strike a ball back and forthathletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competitionplay - participate in games or sport; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches"shuttlecock - send or toss to and fro, like a shuttlecock | | 2. | bandy - exchange blows fight, struggle, contend - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country" | | 3. | bandy - discuss lightly; "We bandied around these difficult questions"kick aroundhash out, talk over, discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget" | Adj. | 1. | bandy - have legs that curve outward at the kneesbandy-legged, bowleg, bowlegged, bowedunfit - not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service" |
bandyverb exchange, trade, pass, throw, truck, swap, toss, shuffle, commute, interchange, barter, reciprocate The prosecution and defense were bandying accusations back and forth.bandyverb1. To give and receive:exchange, interchange.2. To speak together and exchange ideas and opinions about.Also used with about:discuss, moot, talk over, thrash out (or over), thresh out (or over), toss around.Informal: hash (over), kick around, knock about (or around).Slang: rap.Idiom: go into a huddle.Translationsbandy (ˈbӕndi) adjective (of legs) bent outwards at the knee. She wears long skirts to hide her bandy legs. 兩膝向外彎的 膝向外曲的bandy-ˈlegged (-legid) adjective 兩腿向外彎的 两腿向外弯曲的bandy
bandy aboutTo talk about something in a loose or gossipy manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bandy" and "about." They are bandying about that story as if it's the truth. Management is just casually bandying about the idea of layoffs. Don't bandy that nonsense about here, we're not buying it.See also: bandybandy withTo argue or otherwise exchange views with someone. You can bandy with him all you want, but I doubt you'll ever reach an agreement.See also: bandybandy something aboutto spread something, such as someone's good name, around in an unfavorable context; to toss words around in a gossipy fashion. (Bandy means to toss or hit something back and forth.) Just stop bandying words about and start telling the truth! There is no need to keep bandying about those rumors.See also: bandybandy with someoneto argue [with someone]; to argue by "playing catch with words." (Bandy means to toss or hit something back and forth.) Why are you bandying with me? She has been bandied with enough. Give her a straight answer.See also: bandybandy aboutv. To make frequent and casual or frivolous use of a name, word, or idea: The word "genius" is bandied about too much when new authors are discussed. It made me angry that gossipy neighbors were bandying my name about.See also: bandybandy
bandy1. an early form of hockey, often played on ice 2. a stick, curved at one end, used in the game of bandy 3. an old form of tennis bandy
Synonyms for bandyverb exchangeSynonyms- exchange
- trade
- pass
- throw
- truck
- swap
- toss
- shuffle
- commute
- interchange
- barter
- reciprocate
Synonyms for bandyverb to give and receiveSynonymsverb to speak together and exchange ideas and opinions aboutSynonyms- discuss
- moot
- talk over
- thrash out
- thresh out
- toss around
- hash
- kick around
- knock about
- rap
Synonyms for bandyverb toss or strike a ball back and forthRelated Words- athletics
- sport
- play
- shuttlecock
verb exchange blowsRelated Wordsverb discuss lightlySynonymsRelated Wordsadj have legs that curve outward at the kneesSynonyms- bandy-legged
- bowleg
- bowlegged
- bowed
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