bandy
UK: ˈbændi | US: ˈbændi
vt. 1. To pass or toss (something) back and forth casually.
vt. 2. To exchange (words or ideas) in a heated or contentious manner.
adj. (archaic) Bowlegged or bent outward (e.g., "bandy legs").
bandy = band<group/bend> + y<adjective suffix>
- band (from Old French bande, meaning "group" or "strip," later associated with bending due to curved objects like bows).
- y (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a characteristic, e.g., "bendy").
Etymology Origin:
The word bandy likely originated in the 16th century from the notion of "bending" or "tossing," influenced by the French bander ("to bind or bend"). The sense of "exchanging words" evolved metaphorically from the physical act of hitting a ball back and forth (as in the game bandy, a precursor to hockey). The adjective form ("bowlegged") reflects the bent shape.
The children bandied the ball across the yard.
Politicians often bandy accusations during debates.
His bandy legs made walking difficult.
They bandied jokes back and forth all evening.
The term "fake news" is frequently bandied about in media discussions.