Pronunciation: /ˈbændi/

Definitions of bandy

noun a game resembling hockey and believed to be its prototype

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of bandy in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of bandy

past tense

bandied

plural

bandies

comparative

bandier

superlative

bandiest

present tense

bandy

future tense

will bandy

perfect tense

have bandied

continuous tense

is bandying

singular

bandy

positive degree

bandy

infinitive

to bandy

gerund

bandying

participle

bandied

Origin and Evolution of bandy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle French
Story behind the word: The word 'bandy' originated from the Middle French word 'bander' which means to strike back and forth like a ball in a game.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'bandy' was used to describe a game similar to hockey played with curved sticks and a ball. Over time, the word evolved to also mean to exchange words or arguments in a heated or contentious manner.