chicken hawk

noun

1. Also called hen hawk. (not used scientifically) any of various hawks said to prey on poultry.
2. Slang. an older man who seeks out young boys as sexual partners.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chicken hawk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

Not so long ago, Cooper’s hawks were known as chicken hawks and were hunted to near extinction because they preyed on farmers’ flocks.

From Seattle Times

I needed to save my cluckers from coyotes and chicken hawks.

From Literature

So now today, the chicken hawks are crowing again.

From Washington Times

Between September and March, palomeros are especially cautious, because chicken hawks and peregrine falcons are on the hunt.

From Washington Times

You want to know what else Trump and his lily-livered bunch of chicken hawks are going to do?

From Salon