bandy

4 synonyms for bandy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To pass something back and forth between people, especially words, rumors, or ideas.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

bowed

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

kick around bowlegged bowleg

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To pass something back and forth between people, especially words, rumors, or ideas.

“Theories were bandied about the office all morning.”

kick around

2. adj

Curving outward at the knees; bow-legged.

“Years of riding had left the old cowboy noticeably bandy-legged.”

bowlegged bowed bowleg

How to use bandy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

bandy words bandy about a rumor bandy-legged

Etymology

From French bander, originally describing hitting a ball back and forth in an early form of tennis — the "passing back and forth" sense comes straight from that game.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bandy” mean?

The word “bandy” means to pass something back and forth between people, especially words, rumors, or ideas. In plain terms, to toss something (usually words or ideas) back and forth, or, as an adjective, to describe legs that curve outward.

How do you pronounce “bandy”?

“Bandy” is pronounced BAN-dee (/ˈbændi/ in IPA).

How do you use “bandy” in a sentence?

Here is “bandy” used in a sentence: “Years of riding had left the old cowboy noticeably bandy-legged.”

What part of speech is “bandy”?

Depending on how it is used, “bandy” can be a verb and an adjective.

Where does the word “bandy” come from?

The word “bandy” comes from French. From French bander, originally describing hitting a ball back and forth in an early form of tennis — the "passing back and forth" sense comes straight from that game.

How many meanings does “bandy” have?

“Bandy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to pass something back and forth between people, especially words, rumors, or ideas.

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