BANDY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
have legs that curve outward at the knees
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
exchange blows
Categories: Contend, Fight, Struggle
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
discuss lightly
Example: We bandied around these difficult questions
Categories: Hash out, Discuss, Talk over
Synonyms
Bowed, Bowlegged, Kick around, Bowleg, Bandy-legged
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "bandy" comes from Proto-Germanic *bandją, which was borrowed from Scots bandy, which was borrowed from French bander. Many other languages have similar words:
- Portuguese: bandear
- Old Occitan: bandir
🔗 Related Words
band – A related word in the same word family.
banter – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Studying PIE roots reveals what ancient peoples valued—their words for family, animals, and nature survived longest.