jackrabbit
See also: jack-rabbit
English
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a jackrabbit
Etymology
Blend of jackass + rabbit
Noun
jackrabbit (plural jackrabbits)
- any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus
Usage notes
- Used attributively to describe a sudden, rapid movement
- His jackrabbit start helped him win the race.
Hypernyms
- rabbit
Related terms
- jackrabbit start
Translations
large rabbit
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Verb
jackrabbit (third-person singular simple present jackrabbits, present participle jackrabbiting, simple past and past participle jackrabbited)
- (US) To make a sudden, rapid movement