Associations to the word «Bantam»

Wiktionary

BANTAM, noun. Any of several small chickens, especially one that is a miniature version of another
BANTAM, noun. (sports) an age division between peewee and midget.
BANTAM, adjective. Small or miniature
BANTAM, adjective. Spirited or aggressive
BANTAM, noun. (soccer) someone connected with Bradford City A.F.C, as a fan, player, coach etc.
BANTAM WORK, noun. Carved and painted work in imitation of japanned ware

Dictionary definition

BANTAM, noun. Any of various small breeds of fowl.
BANTAM, adjective. Very small; "diminutive in stature"; "a lilliputian chest of drawers"; "her petite figure"; "tiny feet"; "the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy".

Wise words

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