Hawk
/hɔːk/
Synonyms
- falcon
- raptor
- sharpshooter
- bird of prey
- warhawk
Slang Meanings
To hawk means to sell items directly to customers, often in a pushy manner.
He hawked his wares at the street market all day.
In poker, to hawk can refer to watching others play closely and waiting for the right moment to act.
He was hawking the table, looking for a weakness in his opponents.