bandying Meaning & Definition
What Does Bandying Mean?
Bandying is a verb that means to discuss lightly or banteringly. It can also mean exchange.
Bandying: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈban-dē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Bandying Definition (Verb)
- to discuss lightly or banteringly
Names of potential running mates have been bandied about.
- exchange
bandy compliments
- to exchange (words) argumentatively
- 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.
- to use in a glib or offhand manner
- to bat (something, such as a tennis ball) to and fro
- to band together
- contend
- unite
Synonyms of Bandying
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Bandying synonyms and antonyms →Bandying in a Sentence
to bandy words (with somebody)
to have one's name bandied about (or around)
Names of potential running mates have been bandied about.
bandy compliments
A gun is not a toy to be bandied about.
Word Forms & Grammar
ban·died
ban·dy·ing
bandied
bandied words
bandies
bandies words
bandy
bandying
bandying words
bandying (plural bandyings)
Words That Rhyme With Bandying
Origin of Bandying
Origin 1: probably borrowed from the base of French bander "to strike (a ball with a racket), stretch or draw back (a bow, spring, etc.)," going back to Old French, "to stretch, wrap with bandages," verbal derivative of bande "strip, band:1"
Origin 2: From bandy + -ing.
First Known Use
1577t
Pronouncing Bandying
You say bandying as /ˈban-dē/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ban).