Banty

Pronunciation: /ˈbænti/

Definitions of banty

noun a small breed of chicken, typically with feathers on its legs and feet

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a banty chicken in the farm.

A2 The banty strutted around the yard, showing off its feathers.

B1 The banty hen laid a small egg in the coop.

B2 The farmer kept a banty rooster to protect the other chickens.

C1 The banty breed is known for its feisty personality and colorful plumage.

C2 The banty won first prize at the poultry show for its unique markings.

Examples of banty in a Sentence

formal The banty rooster crowed loudly at dawn, signaling the start of a new day.

informal My neighbor's banty hen laid the tiniest eggs I've ever seen.

slang That banty dude always has the best dance moves at parties.

figurative Her confidence was as bold as a banty rooster strutting around the farmyard.

Grammatical Forms of banty

• past tense: banted
• plural: banties
• comparative: bantier
• superlative: bantiest
• present tense: banty
• future tense: will banty
• perfect tense: have bantied
• continuous tense: is bantying
• singular: banty
• positive degree: banty
• infinitive: to banty
• gerund: bantying
• participle: bantied

Origin and Evolution of banty

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English dialect

Story behind the word: The word 'banty' is believed to have originated from the English dialect, specifically from the term 'bantam', referring to a small breed of chicken.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'banty' has evolved to refer to any small or feisty individual, not just limited to chickens. It is often used colloquially to describe someone who is small but full of energy and spirit.