English

a jackrabbit

Noun

jackrabbit ‎(plural jackrabbits)

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

Usage notes

• Used attributively to describe a sudden, rapid movement

  His jackrabbit start helped him win the race.

Derived terms

• jackrabbit start

Translations

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