Shitehawk

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A large scavenging or predatory bird; especially (originally in military use in South Asia) the black kite. Ireland, UK, informal

    "Possibly one of the most highly protected birds today is the kite, known by the British Army throughout the world as a shite-hawk."

  2. 2
    The European herring gull. Ireland, UK, informal
  3. 3
    An objectionable person; a twat or wanker. Ireland, UK, informal, vulgar

    ""Watch yer language, ye shitehawk." His da had heard the din from the kitchen and had decided to have his say in the matter."

Synonyms

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bastardblack kiteblack kitefuckergitherring gull

Example

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"Possibly one of the most highly protected birds today is the kite, known by the British Army throughout the world as a shite-hawk."

Etymology

From shite + hawk.

Related phrases

black kiteeuropean herring gull

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