Bandying: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ
Add to dictionary

bandying

 

[ หˆbandฤ“ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

exchange remarks

To bandy means to exchange words or to discuss something casually. It often implies a back-and-forth exchange, such as in conversation or debate. This term can also refer to passing something along or spreading ideas or rumors.

Synonyms

debate, discuss, exchange, parley

Examples of usage

  • They were bandying insults across the room.
  • Politicians often bandy opinions during debates.
  • The students enjoyed bandying jokes during lunch.
  • She heard them bandying rumors about their new project.
Context #2 | Verb

pass back and forth

In another context, bandy can mean to pass an object or idea back and forth. This usage often relates to the act of handling something in a casual manner or tossing it around within a group.

Synonyms

circulate, pass, toss, transfer

Examples of usage

  • They bandied the ball among themselves.
  • The team bandied strategies during practice.
  • She bandied the idea of a trip with her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "bandying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discutindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคšเฅ€เคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช diskutieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdiskusi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะณะพะฒะพั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyskutowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฐ่ซ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท discuter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discutir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tartฤฑลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ๋ก ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diskutovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diskutovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎจ่ฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpravljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umrรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะปา›ั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผzakirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discutir

Etymology

The word 'bandy' originates from the early 16th century, derived from Middle French 'bander,' which means to strike or to throw. The term was originally used to describe the action of tossing or exchanging something, particularly in contexts involving games or sports. Over time, its meaning evolved and became associated with the exchange of words or ideas in a conversational context. This shift highlights the dynamic nature of language, as the versatility of 'bandy' allows it to encompass both physical and verbal exchanges. The historical use of the term is also linked to the game of bandy-ball, an early form of field hockey, emphasizing its connection to play and interaction. As such, 'bandying' has come to signify the informal and often playful nature of discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,243, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.