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jackrabbit

/dʒˈækɹˌæbət/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.25 in modern English

Syllables
jackrab-bit
IPA
/dʒˈækɹˌæbət/
27
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

verb

To make a sudden, rapid movement

American usage

Etymology

Blend of jackass + rabbit.

Usage

Inflected Forms

jackrabbits (plural) jack-rabbit (alternative) jackrabbits (present, singular) jackrabbiting (participle, present) jackrabbited (participle, past) jackrabbited (past)

Derived Forms

jackalope

Phrases

antelope jackrabbit black-tailed jackrabbit eastern jackrabbit jackrabbit start white-tailed jackrabbit

Synonyms

jackhare

Questions

How do you pronounce jackrabbit?
The recorded pronunciation is /dʒˈækɹˌæbət/.
What does jackrabbit mean?
Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus.
Where does jackrabbit come from?
Blend of jackass + rabbit.

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