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jackrabbit Meaning & Definition

What Does Jackrabbit Mean?

As a noun, jackrabbit means Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus. As a verb, it means To make a sudden, rapid movement.

Jackrabbit: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pluraljackrabbits
Verb formsjackrabbits, jackrabbiting, jackrabbited

Jackrabbit Definition (Noun)

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

Jackrabbit as a Verb

  1. To make a sudden, rapid movement

Synonyms of Jackrabbit

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Word Forms & Grammar

jackrabbit (plural jackrabbits)

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

Words That Rhyme With Jackrabbit

Origin of Jackrabbit

Blend of jackass +‎ rabbit.

Common Questions About Jackrabbit

Is jackrabbit a noun or a verb?

Jackrabbit is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of jackrabbit?

The plural of jackrabbit is jackrabbits.

What is the past tense of jackrabbit?

The past tense of jackrabbit is jackrabbited. The present participle is jackrabbiting.

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