ban
dy
Third Person
bandies
Present Participle
bandying
Past Tense
bandied
Past Participle
bandied
1
to toss something, especially a ball, back and forth, as in a game or casual exchange
- They bandied the tennis ball across the net for hours.
- The children bandied a beach ball between them.
- The players bandied the puck across the ice.
- He bandied the ball with surprising agility.
- The game involved bandying a small wooden disc.
2
to casually and informally discuss something
- They bandied theories about the missing painting.
- The term was bandied about in political circles.
- We bandied ideas over coffee but made no decisions.
- His name was bandied around as a possible candidate.
- Rumors were bandied without any evidence.
Synonyms:
3
to trade physical blows
- The rivals bandied blows in the final round.
- They bandied fists before security broke it up.
- The knights bandied sword strikes in the duel.
- The boxers bandy punches with relentless energy.
- The fighters will bandy kicks and jabs in the ring.