Bantam Definition & Meaning

bantam
adjective
  1. very small; "diminutive in stature"; "a lilliputian chest of drawers"; "her petite figure"; "tiny feet"; "the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy"
noun
  1. any of various small breeds of fowl

"Bantam" in song lyrics

See how bantam is used in real songs:

  • "pba bantam"
    AOL — AOL
  • "partridge cochin bantam"
    AOL — AOL
  • "trail lite camper bantam"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "bantam"

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