jack-rabbit
jack-rab·bit
J j Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jak rab-it]
- /dʒæk ˈræb ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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.
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