chickenhawk
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.
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To be fair, Foghorn Leghorn is the only reason I know that a chickenhawk is in reference to a real bird and not just...like Scooter Libby and Newt Gingrich.
Merrie Melodies: Chickenhawk - Henery Hawk and Foghorn Leghorn Episode highlights: Silky gloves, Svetlana, Bugs’ tired face, the fake fight, Sam singing “The Flame” at the party, the ghost prank, Chickenhawk. Any hi…
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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.
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(US, _, politics, derogatory) A draft dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements.
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(derogatory, gay slang) An older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex.
“To be fair, Foghorn Leghorn is the only reason I know that a chickenhawk is in reference to a real bird and not just...like Scooter Libby and Newt Gingrich.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Merrie Melodies: Chickenhawk - Henery Hawk and Foghorn Leghorn Episode highlights: Silky gloves, Svetlana, Bugs’ tired face, the fake fight, Sam singing “The Flame” at the party, the ghost prank, Chickenhawk. Any highlights for you?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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