bantam

• Describe 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.

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.

1. Small breed of fowlB2formal

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

   enano (ave de corral)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdiminutivedwarfminiaturesmalltiny

2. Very smallB2informal

   Extremely small in size or stature; diminutive.

   muy pequeño

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdiminutiveminiminiatureminusculepetitepocket-sizedsmalltinywee

   Antónimoscolossalenormousgigantichugeimmense

• Cualquiera de varias razas pequeñas de aves de corral, a menudo criadas para exhibición o como mascotas.

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

1. Small breed of chickenB2formal

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

   Gallina bantam

   • 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.

2. Small person or thingC1informal

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

   Persona o cosa muy pequeña

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshalf-pintruntshrimpsmall fry

   Antónimoscolossusgiant