Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bantling
noun
/ˈbantlɪŋ/
Definition
A young child, especially a small or insignificant one.
Examples
- The bantling frolicked in the garden, pretending to be a great adventurer.
- In the old tales, the bantling would follow the hero on many quests.
- She looked after the bantling with great care, always making sure he was safe.
Meaning
The term ‘bantling’ is often used to refer to a child, typically expressing a sense of smallness or the idea that the child is not yet fully developed or mature.
Synonyms
- infant
- child
- kid
- toddler
- little one
