jackrabbit

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Blend of jackass and rabbit

[edit] Noun

jackrabbit (plural jackrabbits)

1. any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus

[edit] Usage notes

• Used attributively to describe a sudden, rapid movement

  His jackrabbit start helped him win the race.

[edit] Derived terms

• jackrabbit start

[edit] Translations

• Ineseño: maʼ
• O'odham: cu:vĭ

[edit] Verb

to jackrabbit (third-person singular simple present jackrabbits, present participle jackrabbiting, simple past and past participle jackrabbited)

1. (US) To make a sudden, rapid movement