Definition of nighthawk Nighthawk

/najˈthɔˌk/ - [naytok] - night•hawk

We found 5 definitions of nighthawk from 3 different sources.

What does nighthawk mean?

Noun Plural: nighthawks
nighthawk - mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker
		bullbat, mosquito hawk
		caprimulgid, goatsucker, nightjar mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects
nighthawk - a person who likes to be active late at night
		night owl, nightbird

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nighthawk (Noun)
A New World nightjar.
nighthawk (Noun)
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.