Bandied — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈban-dē/ ban·dy

Meaning & Definition of Bandied

Bandied (verb)

  1. to discuss lightly or banteringly
  2. exchange; especially, to exchange (words) argumentatively
  3. to toss from side to side or pass about from one to another often in a careless or inappropriate manner

Bandied (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

    "bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary"

    similar: agitated, argued, batted (around or back and forth), canvassed, debated, discussed, disputed, hashed (over or out), mooted, talked over
    related: reviewed, spoke (about), talked (about), broached, introduced, propounded, raised, stirred up, forged, hammered out, talked out, thrashed (out), wrestled (with), chewed over, considered, deliberated, weighed

Related Entry: Bandy (verb)

Bandy is a different word from Bandied. The synonyms below are for bandy, not for bandied.

  1. to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

    "bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary"

    similar: agitate, argue, bat (around or back and forth), canvass, debate, discuss, dispute, hash (over or out), moot, talk over
    related: review, speak (about), talk (about), broach, introduce, propound, raise, stir up, forge, hammer out, talk out, thrash (out), wrestle (with), chew over, consider, deliberate, weigh

Related Entry: Bandied (about) (verb)

Bandied (about) is a different word from Bandied. The synonyms below are for bandied (about), not for bandied.

  1. as in circulated, rumored

    similar: circulated, noised (about or abroad), rumored, blabbed, dished, gossiped, talked, tattled, wagged, blabbered, disclosed, divulged, revealed, told, hinted, implied, insinuated, intimated, let on, suggested, informed, reported, snitched, squealed, tipped (off), babbled, spilled, confided
    opposite: clammed up, shut up

Related Entry: Bandied words (phrase)

Bandied words is a different word from Bandied. The synonyms below are for bandied words, not for bandied.

  1. to express different opinions about something often angrily

    "The two men bandied words in a heated debate about which team was better."

    similar: altercated, argued, argufied, bickered, brabbled, brawled, controverted, disputed, fell out, fought, hassled, jarred, quarreled, quibbled, rowed, scrapped, spatted, squabbled, tiffed, wrangled, butted heads, locked horns, mixed it up
    related: challenged, dared, defied, clashed, contended, contested, tangled, caviled, fussed, nitpicked, considered, debated, discussed, kicked, objected, protested
    near: coexisted, got along, accepted, agreed, assented, concurred, consented

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bandied

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bandied:

agitated, argued, batted (around or back and forth), canvassed, debated, discussed, disputed, hashed (over or out), mooted, talked over

Related Words for Bandied

reviewed, spoke (about), talked (about), broached, introduced, propounded, raised, stirred up, forged, hammered out, talked out, thrashed (out), wrestled (with), chewed over, considered, deliberated, weighed

Word Forms of Bandied

Inflections: bandying

Origin & Etymology of Bandied

probably borrowed from the base of French bander "to strike (a ball with a racket), stretch or draw back (a bow, spring, etc.)," going back to Old French, "to stretch, wrap with bandages," verbal derivative of bande "strip, band:1"

First known use: 1577t

Frequently Asked Questions about Bandied

What does "Bandied" mean?

"Bandied" means to discuss lightly or banteringly. As a verb, it is defined as: to discuss lightly or banteringly.

What is another word for "Bandied"?

Other words for "Bandied" include agitated, argued, batted (around or back and forth), canvassed, debated, discussed, disputed and hashed (over or out). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bandied" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bandied"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bandied". Common alternatives include agitated, argued, batted (around or back and forth), canvassed, debated, discussed, disputed, hashed (over or out), mooted and talked over.

How do you use "Bandied" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bandied" in a sentence: "bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary".

Is "Bandied" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bandied" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Bandied"?

"Bandied" is pronounced /ˈban-dē/ and divided into syllables as ban·dy.

What is the origin of the word "Bandied"?

"Bandied" comes from probably borrowed from the base of French bander "to strike (a ball with a racket), stretch or draw back (a bow, spring, etc.)," going back to Old French, "to stretch, wrap with bandages," verbal derivative of bande "strip, band:1". First known use: 1577t.

What is another word for "Bandied" meaning "to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion"?

When "Bandied" (verb) means to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion, synonyms include agitated, argued, batted (around or back and forth), canvassed, debated and discussed.