chickenhawk

/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪnˌhɔk/

noun

  1. 1

    A draft dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements.

  2. 2

    Any of the North American hawk species (Cooper's hawk, sharp-shinned hawk and red-tailed hawk), or counterparts elsewhere, mistakenly believed to be pests.

  3. 3

    An older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex.

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