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adjective

Definition of bandyingnext
as in joking

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bandying

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verb

present participle of bandy
as in discussing
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

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  1. discussing
  2. arguing
  3. quizzical
  4. derisive
Verb
  • While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • Adnan often finds himself at the center of the theatrics — from arguing with Brian about ego to suggesting Veah is an untrustworthy partner after Sunny accused her of cheating.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Bowman’s lawyers asked the state Supreme Court to delay his execution to allow a hearing on his last-ditch appeal arguing that his trial lawyer was not prepared and had too much sympathy for the white victim and not his black client.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of arguing
Adjective
  • Noting the quizzical looks, Williams-Paisley pats the swan.
    Eileen Finan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Thornton fixed his eyes to the wall behind June’s head with a comical, quizzical look.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of quizzical
Adjective
  • Fans gave up and drew national attention for paying planes to circle the stadium with derisive banners.
    Matt Baker, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Yet Horse Crazy is one of the best American novels about obsession in part because the narrator mostly dislikes Gregory, subjecting this object of lust to the same derisive interior voice that comments on virtually every other aspect of his life.
    Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of derisive
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