bandying

Meanings

• Verb

  To throw or toss something back and forth between people or groups.

• Verb

  Engaging in a heated argument or discussion.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bandying
dandy , andy , candy

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Homophones

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1. Banding () : The act of binding or tying together
   

2. Bandit () : A robber or hijacker, especially one belonging to an organized gang.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bandying that leads to same result
bandied , bandied words , bandies , bandies words , bandy , bandying , bandying words

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Forms

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bandied, bandies, bandieds

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to throw' or 'to toss'. The meaning 'to argue' is believed to have developed from the image of people throwing words back and forth in a heated discussion.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bandying' is derived from the Old English word 'bandian', which means 'to bind'.

2. The term 'bandying' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

3. The phrase 'to bandy words' means 'to engage in a verbal dispute'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are put forward and considered.

2. Discussion: A talk about a particular topic in which people exchange ideas and opinions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bandying' has been used to describe heated debates and arguments, as in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1'. In art, there are several paintings depicting people engaged in lively discussions, which can be interpreted as 'bandying'.

How to Memorize "bandying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a game of catch, where people are throwing a ball back and forth. Replace the ball with the word 'bandying' and visualize people throwing the word back and forth in a heated discussion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bandying' with heated debates and arguments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'B' for 'to throw or toss', and 'D' for 'engaging in a heated argument or discussion'.

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