noun
a discussion or argument characterized by the exchange of clever and teasing remarks
verb
to exchange remarks or words in a clever and teasing manner
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During the debate, the two politicians began to bandy words over the proposed policy changes.
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The siblings often bandy words with each other when they disagree on something.
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I could hear the group of teenagers bandying words outside the school gates.
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The lawyers continued to bandy words in court as they tried to win the case.