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noun
A large scavenging or predatory bird; especially (originally in military use in South Asia) the black kite.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK, informal
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noun
The European herring gull.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK, informal
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noun
An objectionable person; a twat or wanker.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK, informal, vulgar
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History
From shite + hawk.
