bantam

Describes something that is small but spirited or aggressive, often used to refer to a small breed of chicken or metaphorically to a person of small stature with a combative nature.

deBezeichnet etwas Kleines, aber Kräftiges oder Aggressives; häufig für eine kleine Hühnerrasse oder metaphorisch für einen kleinen, streitlustigen Menschen verwendet.ruОписывает что-то маленькое, но энергичное или агрессивное, часто используется для обозначения мелкой породы кур или метафорически для человека небольшого роста с бойцовским характером.esDescribe algo pequeño pero enérgico o agresivo, a menudo usado para una raza pequeña de gallinas o metafóricamente para una persona de baja estatura con carácter combativo.frQualifie quelque chose de petit mais énergique ou agressif, souvent utilisé pour désigner une petite race de poule ou métaphoriquement une personne de petite taille au caractère combatif.ptDesigna algo pequeno, mas enérgico ou agressivo, usado para raças minúsculas de galinhas ou, metaforicamente, para uma pessoa de baixa estatura e temperamento brigão.zh形容小而好斗、精力充沛的事物或人，常指矮脚鸡等小型鸡种，也比喻个头虽小但性格强悍、好勇斗狠的人。arيُستخدم لوصف شيء صغير الحجم لكنه نشيط أو مشاكس، ويُطلق تحديدًا على سلالة دجاج صغيرة الحجم، ويُستعمل مجازًا للشخص القصير ذي الطبع المقاتل.

1. Small breed of fowl B2 formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a small variety of domestic chicken or other fowl.

   • The farmer raised a flock of bantam chickens.
   • Bantam hens are known for being excellent mothers.
   • She prefers bantam breeds because they require less space.

   deZwergrasseruКарликовая породаesenano (ave de corral)frRace de volaille naineptRaça anãzh矮脚鸡品种arسلالة قزمة

   Synonyme: diminutivedwarfminiaturesmalltiny

2. Very small B2 informal

   Extremely small in size or stature; diminutive.

   • He drove a bantam car that could fit in tight parking spots.
   • The bantam dog was small enough to carry in a handbag.
   • They lived in a bantam cottage with just two rooms.

   deSehr kleinruОчень маленькийesmuy pequeñofrtrès petitptMuito pequenozh非常小的arصغير جدًا

   Synonyme: diminutiveminiminiatureminusculepetitepocket-sizedsmalltinywee

   Antonyme: colossalenormousgigantichugeimmense

• more bantam comparative form
• most bantam superlative form

A noun referring to any of various small breeds of domestic fowl, often kept for exhibition or as pets.

deSubstantiv, das jede von verschiedenen kleinen Rassen von Hausgeflügel bezeichnet, die oft für Ausstellungen oder als Haustiere gehalten werden.ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из различных мелких пород домашней птицы, часто содержащуюся для выставок или в качестве домашних питомцев.esCualquiera de varias razas pequeñas de aves de corral, a menudo criadas para exhibición o como mascotas.frNom désignant toute variété de petite race de volaille domestique, souvent élevée pour les expositions ou comme animal de compagnie.ptSubstantivo que designa qualquer uma das diversas raças pequenas de aves domésticas, frequentemente criadas para exposições ou como animais de estimação.zh指矮脚鸡，一种体型矮小的家鸡品种，常被饲养用于观赏、展览或作为宠物。arاسم يشير إلى أي من سلالات الدجاج الصغيرة الحجم التي تربى غالبًا للعرض أو كحيوانات أليفة.

1. Small breed of chicken B2 formal

   Any of various small breeds of domestic fowl, often kept as pets or for exhibition.

   • The farmer keeps a flock of bantams in the backyard.
   • Bantams are popular among poultry enthusiasts for their small size.
   • She showed her prize bantam at the county fair.

   deBantamhuhnruБентамкаesGallina bantamfrPoule naineptGalinha anãzh矮脚鸡arدجاج البنتام

2. Small person or thing C1 informal

   A term used to describe someone or something that is very small in size.

   • He's a bantam of a man but has a huge personality.
   • The car is a bantam model, perfect for city driving.
   • Despite being a bantam, she was the strongest on the team.

   deKleine Person oder SacheruМаленький человек или предметesPersona o cosa muy pequeñafrPetite personne ou petite choseptPessoa ou coisa pequenazh矮小的人或物arشخص أو شيء صغير جدًا

   Synonyme: half-pintruntshrimpsmall fry

   Antonyme: colossusgiant

• bantams plural form
• bantams' possessive plural form
• bantam's possessive singular form