noun🔗ShareA draft dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements."Despite having avoided the Vietnam War draft himself, the politician became known as a chickenhawk due to his strong support for the recent military intervention overseas. "politicsmilitaryhistorywarpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of the North American hawk species (Cooper's hawk, sharp-shinned hawk and red-tailed hawk), or counterparts elsewhere, mistakenly believed to be pests."The farmer shooed away the chickenhawk from his property, unaware that it primarily hunts rodents and not chickens. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex."The school principal was accused of being a chickenhawk, and investigations were launched. "humansexmoralpersonagesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
