Meaning of the word bandy in English

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bandy

US /ˈbæn.di/

UK /ˈbæn.di/

to exchange words, especially in a playful or argumentative way

Example:

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They would often bandy words about politics.

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Don't bandy rumors around; it's not helpful.

Synonym:

exchange toss throw circulate spread

(of a person's legs) bowed outwards so that the knees are wide apart

Example:

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He had short, bandy legs from years of riding horses.

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The old man walked with a shuffle, his bandy legs barely supporting him.

Synonym:

bowlegged knock-kneed

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bandy-bandy