Is Being Bandied About?

: to discuss or mention (something) in a casual or informal way The candidate hasn't chosen a running mate yet, but some names have been bandied about.

Have ones name bandied about meaning?

or bandy around. phrasal verb [usually passive] If someone's name or something such as an idea is bandied about or is bandied around, that person or that thing is discussed by many people in a casual way.

What is meaning of bandied?

transitive verb. 1a : to discuss lightly or banteringly Names of potential running mates have been bandied about. b : exchange bandy compliments especially : to exchange (words) argumentatively.