Jackrabbit definition

jăkrăbĭt
jack-rabbit jackrabbits
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To move or begin to move rapidly or suddenly.
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Any of several large, long-eared, long-legged hares of the genus Lepus.
noun
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Moving or beginning to move in a sudden, rapid manner.

Won the race with a jackrabbit start.

adjective
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Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus.
noun
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(US) To make a sudden, rapid movement.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
jackrabbit
Plural:
jackrabbits

Origin of jackrabbit

  • jack(ass) (from its long ears) rabbit

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Blend of jackass and rabbit

    From Wiktionary