verb
bandy
BAN-dee/bˈændi/
To pass or exchange something back and forth.
The two peers bandy ideas for different chair designs.
Etymology
From joining together, the sense apparently developed through joining in opposition, exchanging blows, and volleying a ball. To bandy words or ideas carries that back-and-forth action into conversation or argument.
In context
this saucy Squire dares to bandy words with his sovereign lord. He does but give out what he hath taken in.
More examples
- We bandied possible titles about until one made everyone laugh.
- The lawyers bandy arguments across the conference table.
- Her name is bandied about whenever we discuss possible team leaders.
Forms
bandy · bandies · bandied · bandying