athletics vs bandy

athletics is a noun but bandy is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
athletics	Yes	No	No	No
bandy	No	Yes	Yes	No

athletics (noun)	bandy (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
a contest between athletes

athletics (adjective)	bandy (adjective)
	have legs that curve outward at the knees

athletics (verb)	bandy (verb)
	discuss lightly
	exchange blows
	toss or strike a ball back and forth