# bantam vs banter

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bantam
*noun · IPA /ˈbæntəm/ · frequency rank #37,332*
Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.

### banter
*noun · IPA /ˈbæntə/ · frequency rank #15,344*
Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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