Pronunciation: /ˈbændi wɜrdz/
noun a discussion or argument characterized by the exchange of clever and teasing remarks
A1 They were just bandying words back and forth.
A2 The children bandy words while playing in the park.
B1 During the debate, the politicians bandied words about the economy.
B2 The lawyers bandied words in the courtroom during the trial.
C1 The authors bandied words in their heated discussion about literary theory.
C2 The diplomats bandy words during the tense negotiations.
verb to exchange remarks or words in a clever and teasing manner
A1 They bandy words about what to have for dinner.
A2 The children bandy words over who gets to play with the toy first.
B1 During the debate, the candidates bandy words over their opposing views on healthcare.
B2 The lawyers bandy words in the courtroom as they argue their cases.
C1 The politicians bandy words in parliament over the proposed legislation.
C2 The scholars bandy words in the academic conference as they discuss their research findings.
formal During the debate, the two politicians began to bandy words over the proposed policy changes.
informal The siblings often bandy words with each other when they disagree on something.
slang I could hear the group of teenagers bandying words outside the school gates.
figurative The lawyers continued to bandy words in court as they tried to win the case.
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