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chicken hawk

/ˈtʃɪkɪn hɔːk/

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/ˈtʃɪkɪn hɔːk/C1slangamericanpolitical
  • ruУничижительное сленговое выражение для человека, который агрессивно выступает за войну или военные действия, особенно находясь в безопасном отдалении или не имея собственного боевого опыта.

A derogatory slang term for a person who aggressively advocates for war or military action, especially from a position of safe distance or without having experienced combat themselves.

  1. Political termC1informalamerican

    A person who strongly advocates for war or military action but has never served in the military themselves.

    ruЯстреб из-за парты

    • The senator was called a chicken hawk for supporting the invasion despite avoiding the draft.
    • Many voters criticized the chicken hawk politicians who sent troops overseas.
    • He's a classic chicken hawk: eager for war but never willing to fight.
  2. Bird of preyB2formal

    A hawk that preys on chickens or other domestic fowl.

    ruЯстреб-курятник

    • The farmer set up a scarecrow to protect his flock from chicken hawks.
    • A chicken hawk circled above the barn looking for an easy meal.
    • Chicken hawks are known for raiding poultry farms.