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Definition of Chickenhawk
1. Noun. (context: US politics) A political epithet. A draft-dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements. ¹
2. Noun. A common name for one of three species of bird- the Cooper's hawk, the sharp-shinned hawk and the red-tailed hawk. ¹
3. Noun. (context: derogatory _slang) A sexual predator- an older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com