Hawk
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Hawk
Noun
- A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
"It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world."
- Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon.
- Any of various species of dragonfly of the genera Apocordulia and Austrocordulia, endemic to Australia.
- An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- An uncooperative or purely selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the prisoner's dilemma, a.k.a. the Hawk-Dove game.
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- To expectorate, to cough up (something, such as mucus) from one's throat; to produce (something) by coughing or clearing one's throat.
"to hawk a loogie"
- To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly; to cough heavily, especially causing uvular frication.
"Grandpa sat on the front porch, hawking and wheezing, as he packed his pipe with cheap tobacco."