chickenhawk

  1. Noun.  (context, US) A political epithet. A draft-dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements.
  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.
  3. Noun.  (context, derogatory) A sexual predator- an older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex.

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