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bantam

/bæntəm/ noun · British & US
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What does bantam mean?

noun

A bantam is a small domestic fowl, especially a cockerel, or a person who is small in stature or build. A bantam is also a type of fighting cock.

Example

"The bantam rooster strutted around the farmyard, proudly displaying his bright plumage."

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