jackrabbit

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[edit] English

a jackrabbit

[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.

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[edit] Verb

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

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