bandying
ban-dy-ing
noun
The act of exchanging words or ideas, often in a light-hearted or contentious manner.
"The constant bandying of rumours was unhelpful."
verb
Exchanging words, ideas, or insults back and forth, often playfully or argumentatively.
"They were bandying jokes across the room."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: bowleg, bandy-legged, unfit, bandy, bowlegged, bowed, kick around