chickenhawk

chicken hawk

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Definitions of chickenhawk word

noun chickenhawk Also called hen hawk. (not used scientifically) any of various hawks said to prey on poultry. 1
noun chickenhawk Slang. an older man who seeks out young boys as sexual partners. 1
noun chickenhawk (US politics) A political epithet. A draft-dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements. 1
noun chickenhawk (US politics) A political epithet. A draft-dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements. 0
noun chickenhawk A common name for one of three species of bird – the Cooper's hawk, the sharp-shinned hawk and the red-tailed hawk. 0
noun chickenhawk (Slang) (derogatory) A sexual predator – an older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex. 0

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Origin of chickenhawk

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1820-30

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chickenhawk popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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