nighthawk

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (UK, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).
2. (US) A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.
3. A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
4. A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
5. (Japan, historical) An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.

Sinonieme

night owl

mosquito hawk

bullbat

nightbird

taxicab

whippoorwill

screech owl

sitting up late

staying up late

keeping late hours

night bird

taxi cab

tourist car

automobile

night person

hack

late bird

nightjar

Vertalings

chotacabras

çobanaldatan

nottolone

keçisağan

oiseau de nuit

noctambule

Nachteule

se coucher tard

nottambulo

langes Aufbleiben

Chordeiles

ambianceuse

ambianceur

nightbird

couche-tard

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/

Etimologie (Engels)

From night + hawk.