noun
jackrabbit
Jackrabbit (noun) means any of several large, long-eared North American hares known for their speed. Example: “A jackrabbit darted across the desert road ahead of us.”
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- jackrabbits
- Third person singular
- jackrabbits
- Past tense
- jackrabbited
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Etymology
A blend of jackass and rabbit, referring to the animal's long, donkey-like ears.
Rhymes for jackrabbit
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What does “jackrabbit” mean?
The word “jackrabbit” means any of several large, long-eared North American hares known for their speed. In plain terms, a fast-running desert hare; as a verb, to take off suddenly and jerkily.
How do you use “jackrabbit” in a sentence?
Here is “jackrabbit” used in a sentence: “A jackrabbit darted across the desert road ahead of us.”
What part of speech is “jackrabbit”?
Depending on how it is used, “jackrabbit” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “jackrabbit” have?
“Jackrabbit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of several large, long-eared North American hares known for their speed.
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