Pronunciation: /ˈbændi/
noun a game resembling hockey and believed to be its prototype
A1 I found a bandy in my drawer.
A2 The bandy was used to tie up the package.
B1 She used a bandy to keep her hair in place.
B2 The bandy snapped when he tried to stretch it too far.
C1 The bandy was made of durable material, ensuring it would last a long time.
C2 The bandy had intricate designs woven into the fabric, showcasing its craftsmanship.
verb to pass from one to another or back and forth; give and take; trade; exchange
A1 I often bandy around ideas with my friends.
A2 The children bandied insults back and forth on the playground.
B1 During the debate, the candidates bandied accusations against each other.
B2 The negotiators bandied proposals for a new trade agreement.
C1 The intellectuals bandy about theories on the origins of the universe.
C2 The politicians bandied about promises to win over voters.
formal The two politicians were bandying words during the debate.
informal We were bandying around ideas for the school fundraiser.
slang Let's bandy some jokes back and forth.
figurative The rumors about the CEO's resignation were being bandied about in the office.
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