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Bandy: meaning, definitions and examples

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bandy

 

[ หˆbรฆndi ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

discussion, exchange

To bandy means to pass something back and forth, especially in conversation or discussion. It often refers to the act of exchanging ideas, suggestions, or even insults in a lively manner.

Synonyms

debate, discuss, exchange

Examples of usage

  • They bandied ideas about the project during the meeting.
  • The two friends bandied jokes back and forth.
  • Politicians often bandy accusations during debates.
Context #2 | Noun

sport, game

Bandy is a team sport similar to ice hockey, played on ice with a ball instead of a puck. It is traditionally played outdoors and requires players to use curved sticks to hit the ball towards the opponent's goal.

Synonyms

field hockey, ice ball

Examples of usage

  • Bandy is popular in Northern Europe.
  • He played bandy in high school.
  • The bandy championship will be held next month.

Translations

Translations of the word "bandy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bandy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‚เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bandy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bandy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bandy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ‡ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bandy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bandy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bandy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐด๋””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู†ุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bandy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bandy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ญ่ฟช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bandy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bandy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bandy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bandy

Etymology

The word 'bandy' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the likely Middle French term 'bander,' meaning 'to throw or strike.' The evolution of the term reflects its dual use across contexts; in sports, it referred to the action of players using curved sticks to hit a ball. This association with a specific sport like bandy began to solidify in Northern Europe, where the game gained popularity, especially in countries like Sweden and Russia. The informal use of 'bandy' in discussions stems from the same root, indicating the back-and-forth nature of the actions involved, whether in sports or in everyday conversation. Thus, 'bandy' has both a playful sports connotation and a more serious tone regarding the exchange of ideas or dialogue.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,874 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.