What does BANDY mean?

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Parts of Speech: verb, adjective

Definition:

1. (verb) to pass from one to another or back and forth; exchange; trade; barter
2. (verb) to throw or strike to and fro or from side to side, as a ball in tennis
3. (adjective) having legs that curve outward at the knees

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbændi/
• UK: /ˈbændi/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "bandy" originated in the mid-16th century and comes from the French word "bander" which means "to bind". The adjective "bandy" meaning "having legs that curve outward at the knees" comes from the noun "bandy-legged" which was first recorded in the late 18th century. The verb "bandy" has been used to describe the exchange or trade of goods or ideas since the 17th century. It is commonly used in sports, especially in tennis, to describe the back and forth motion of the ball.

Synonyms:

• exchange
• barter
• trade
• throw
• strike

Related Words:

• bande
• baned
• bends
• beady
• bayed

Example Sentences:

• They bandied insults back and forth.
• The two countries have been bandying ideas for a new trade agreement.
• He bandied