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bantam in Malay

ayam katik

/ˈbæntəm/

bantam in Malay: ayam katik. In English, bantam means any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.

Malay words for bantam

chicken
ayam katik

English meaning of bantam

  1. noun Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
  2. noun A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget.
  3. noun A postage stamp much smaller than usual, noteably the UK 1870 halfpenny, and some WW2 era South African issues.
  4. noun A member of special World War I infantry units composed of men who were shorter than the standard military height requirement.

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Questions about bantam in Malay

What is the meaning of bantam in Malay?
Bantam in Malay is ayam katik.
Apakah maksud bantam dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bantam: ayam katik.
What does bantam mean in English?
Bantam means any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.

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