noun a small variety of domestic fowl, especially a small breed of chicken
adjective small, diminutive
The term 'bantam' may be used in literature to describe something small or diminutive in size.
Bantamweight was originally a term used in cockfighting to describe smaller weight class birds.
Bantam leagues or divisions are often used in youth sports to categorize players based on age or weight.
Bantam chickens are a smaller breed of chickens often kept for their ornamental value or for egg production.
In boxing, a bantamweight is a weight class that includes fighters weighing between 115 and 118 pounds.
In literature, the term 'bantam' may be used to describe a small or compact character or animal in a story.
In psychology, 'bantam' may be used to describe a person or behavior that is assertive or aggressive in a small or compact way.