hawks

hawks · noun/verb

imported

Definitions

noun/verb

  1. 1.

    Plural of "hawk"; multiple birds of prey known for keen eyesight.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular of "hawk"; sells goods aggressively.

  3. 3.

    People who advocate aggressive policies, especially in politics.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    war hawks — advocates of military action
  • •
    fiscal hawks — advocates for reduced government spending

Related words

Antonyms: doves
See also: dove, eagle, falcon, hawk
Synonyms: birds of prey, falcons, peddles, sells

Etymology

From Old English hafoc, of Germanic origin. The -s suffix forms the plural noun or third person singular verb.