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chickenhawk

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chicken hawk  
n.  
  1. Any of various hawks that prey on or have the reputation of preying on chickens.

  2. often chick·en·hawk (chĭk'ən-hôk') Informal A person who favors military force or action to carry out a foreign policy but has never served in the military.

  3. Vulgar Slang A man who seeks out boys or young men as his sexual partners.

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