Meaning & use
Bandied
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Exchanged or passed back and forth, especially casually, carelessly, or without careful consideration, such as words, ideas, or blame.
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Rumors were bandied about the office long before the merger was officially announced.
The two politicians bandied insults during the debate instead of discussing policy.
A note on using this word
Often used in the phrase 'bandied about,' the word originally referred to hitting a ball back and forth in an old game resembling hockey.
Words with a similar meaning
tossed aroundexchanged
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