Jackrabbit Definition

jăkrăbĭt

jack-rabbit, jackrabbits

noun

Any of several large, long-eared, long-legged hares of the genus Lepus.

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verb

To move or begin to move rapidly or suddenly.

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(US) To make a sudden, rapid movement.

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adjective

Moving or beginning to move in a sudden, rapid manner.

Won the race with a jackrabbit start.

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Other Word Forms of Jackrabbit

Singular:

jackrabbit

Plural:

jackrabbits

jack(ass) (from its long ears) rabbit

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Blend of jackass and rabbit

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