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bantam

ban·tam [ bántəm ]


noun  (plural ban·tams)
Definition:
 
1. small domestic fowl: a bird belonging to a breed of small domestic fowl

2. boxing 
Same as  bantamweight (sense 1)


3. Canada hockey softball junior player: in hockey and softball, a category of players from 13 to 15 years of age, or a player in this category



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. miniature: small in size

2. overconfident: overconfident and slightly aggressive

[Mid-18th century. After the town of Bantam in Java]
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