chickenhawk

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Synonyms: chicken hawk

Antonyms: chicken hawk

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Noun

1. Any of the North American [[hawk]] species ([[Cooper's hawk]], [[sharp-shinned hawk]] and [[red-tailed hawk]]), or counterparts elsewhere, mistakenly believed to be [[pest]]s.
2. {{lb|en|US|_|politics|derogatory}} A [[draft dodger]], especially in the [[Vietnam War]], who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements.
3. {{lb|en|derogatory|gay slang}} An older, usually more powerful man who preys on [[adolescent]] boys for sex.

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