noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus.
2. 2
   large hare of western North America wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To make a sudden, rapid movement US
2. 2
   go forward or start with a fast, sudden movement wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

animalantelopearmadillobatbelgian harebroad jumper

Etymology

Blend of jackass + rabbit.

Related phrases

antelope jackrabbitblack-tailed jackrabbiteastern jackrabbitjackrabbit startwhite-tailed jackrabbitjackrabbit startnorth american

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