jack-rabbit

jack-rab·bit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jak rab-it]
- /dʒæk ˈræb ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jak rab-it]
- /dʒæk ˈræb ɪt/

Definitions of jack-rabbit word

noun jack-rabbit any of various large hares of western North America, having very long hind legs and long ears. 1
noun jack-rabbit Alternative spelling of jackrabbit. 0

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Origin of jack-rabbit

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; jack(ass) + rabbit; so named from the size of its ears

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Parts of speech for Jack-rabbit

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jack-rabbit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.