This is the 10023rd most frequent Polish word.
bandy
"Bandy" in Polish means "boards" or "barriers," often referring to protective walls or fencing in sports or constructions.
In this sentence, 'bandy' is used to mean 'gangs' or groups of individuals, commonly with a negative connotation.
Bandy zebrały się w opuszczonym domu na obrzeżach miasta.
The gangs gathered in an abandoned house on the outskirts of the city.
Here, 'bandy' refers to a winter sport similar to ice hockey, played on ice.
Graliśmy w bandy na zamarzniętym jeziorze.
We played bandy on the frozen lake.
In this usage, 'bandyckimi' (derived from 'bandy') describes behaviors associated with bandits, emphasizing unlawfulness or aggressiveness.