What does bantam mean?

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

What part of speech is bantam?

Bantam is an adjective and a noun.

How many definitions does bantam have?

Bantam has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

Bantam Definition & Meaning

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"

noun

any of various small breeds of fowl

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Frequently asked questions

What does bantam mean?: very small; "diminutive in stature"; "a lilliputian chest of drawers"; "her petite figure"; "tiny feet"; "the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy" any of various small breeds of fowl
What part of speech is bantam?: Bantam is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does bantam have?: Bantam has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).