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bandy

/ˈbændi/
verb
  1. To exchange words or remarks, especially in a quick or argumentative way.
    • The politicians bandied insults during the debate.
    • They bandied jokes back and forth across the dinner table.
    • I don't want to bandy words with you; let's just agree to disagree.
  2. To pass something back and forth or spread something casually.
    • Rumors were bandied about the office all morning.
    • The name of the new manager was bandied around before the official announcement.
    • Ideas were bandied from one team to another during the brainstorming session.
Synonyms
exchangetradespread
adjective
  1. (of legs) curved outward so that the knees are wide apart when standing.
    • The old sailor had bandy legs from years at sea.
    • She walked with a slight wobble because of her bandy legs.
    • The toddler's bandy legs straightened as he grew older.
Synonyms
bowlegged
Antonyms
straight
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