noun
jackrabbit
noun
1
Any of several large, long-eared North American hares known for their speed.
"A jackrabbit darted across the desert road ahead of us."
verb
1
To move with a sudden, jerky burst of speed.
"The car jackrabbited off the line when the light turned green."
How to Use Jackrabbit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fast-running desert hare; as a verb, to take off suddenly and jerkily.
Word Forms
jackrabbited past tense, jackrabbits plural, jackrabbits singular
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Etymology
A blend of jackass and rabbit, referring to the animal's long, donkey-like ears.