Synonyms for bandy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ban-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbæn di

Définition of bandy

Origin : 1570s, "to strike back and forth," from Middle French bander, from root of band (n.2). The sense apparently evolved from "join together to oppose," to opposition itself, to "exchanging blows," then metaphorically, to volleying in tennis. Bandy (n.) was a 17c. Irish game, precursor of field hockey, played with curved a stick (also called a bandy), hence bandy-legged (1680s).

noun verbal exchange

Example sentences :

I have not come to bandy pleasant speeches, or hollow professions.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

But the Commander-in-Chief must not tarry to bandy compliments.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

The people in the street smiled as we stopped our bandy, got out, and went in.
Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael

A little child was lifted out of the bandy, and laid in her arms.
Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael

There was some delay about a bandy, but at last it was ready and standing at the door.
Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael

We cannot bandy words with Nature, or deal with her as we deal with persons.
Extract from : « Essays, Second Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Master Udal, the minister, was not a man to bandy compliments.
Extract from : « Sir Ludar » by Talbot Baines Reed

I flung Bandy Jim a piece of gold and told him I would see him again.
Extract from : « The Rose of Old St. Louis » by Mary Dillon

Bandy Jim did not wait for the eager question on the tip of my tongue.
Extract from : « The Rose of Old St. Louis » by Mary Dillon

Here they have "bandy" matches, ski-ing, and tobogganing, as well as other winter games.
Extract from : « Denmark » by M. Pearson Thomson

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