bantam
adjective/ˈbæntəm/
Frequency rank: #15,794 most common English word
Meaning
Very small but aggressive or lively; a small variety of domestic fowl.
Example sentence
The coach was impressed by the bantam fighter's speed and agility despite his small size.
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