Definition of "chickenhawk" [chickenhawk]

• A political epithet. A draft-dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements. (noun)
• A common name for one of three species of bird- the Cooper's hawk, the sharp-shinned hawk and the red-tailed hawk. (noun)
• A sexual predator- an older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex. (noun)

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