bantam /ˈbæntəm/noun 4adjective 2forms 1 noun4 •Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed. •A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget. •(UK, informal) a member of special World War I infantry units composed of men who were shorter than the standard military height requirement •(informal) a postage stamp much smaller than usual, noteably the UK 1870 halfpenny, and some WW2 era South African issues. adjective2 •Small or miniature.Dragonflies may be bantam, but their appetite is bottomless. — 2013 •Spirited or aggressive. formsbantams
Bantam noun1 •Someone connected with Bradford City A.F.C, as a fan, player, coach etc.The Bantams bridged the gap between the bottom division of English league football and the Premier League to secure a place at Wembley, despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat. — 2013 formsBantams