Bandy around
verb
To talk about something or mention it often, especially in a careless or disrespectful way.
He kept bandying around his expensive new watch, as if it was a big deal.
Often appears as...
- bandy around a name
- bandy around a term
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To casually bring something such as a name or idea into a conversation, without thinking deeply about it.
They started to bandy around various suggestions for the name of the new project.
Often appears as...
- bandy around suggestions
- bandy around potential solutions
verb
To talk about something or mention it often, especially in a careless or disrespectful way.
He kept bandying around his expensive new watch, as if it was a big deal.
Often appears as...
- bandy around a name
- bandy around a term
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To casually bring something such as a name or idea into a conversation, without thinking deeply about it.
They started to bandy around various suggestions for the name of the new project.
Often appears as...
- bandy around suggestions
- bandy around potential solutions
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Disrespect
Indicates a lack of respect when frequently mentioning something or someone.
She would bandy around her colleagues' mistakes without considering their feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
Used in informal conversation, not in formal speech or writing.
At family gatherings, they often bandy around old stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can evoke feelings of annoyance if overused or perceived as showing off.
He would always bandy around his high scores, which irked his friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Disrespect
Indicates a lack of respect when frequently mentioning something or someone.
She would bandy around her colleagues' mistakes without considering their feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
Used in informal conversation, not in formal speech or writing.
At family gatherings, they often bandy around old stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can evoke feelings of annoyance if overused or perceived as showing off.
He would always bandy around his high scores, which irked his friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Disrespect
Indicates a lack of respect when frequently mentioning something or someone.
She would bandy around her colleagues' mistakes without considering their feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
Used in informal conversation, not in formal speech or writing.
At family gatherings, they often bandy around old stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can evoke feelings of annoyance if overused or perceived as showing off.
He would always bandy around his high scores, which irked his friends.
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