jack rabbit

noun

1. any of various large hares of western North America, having very long hind legs and long ears.

jack rabbit

noun

1. any of various W North American hares, such as Lepus townsendi ( white-tailed jack rabbit ), having long hind legs and large ears

Word History and Origins

Origin of jack rabbit¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of jack rabbit¹

C19: shortened from jackass-rabbit , referring to its long ears

Example Sentences

Evacuation orders have been issued for areas south of Seneca Springs, east of Jack Rabbit Trail, north of Gilman Springs, north of Potrero Reserve, west of Manzanita Park and Highway 79.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, let’s focus on the metal case, soaked in a blood-red finish that has Vincent and Mia dancing on a turnstile at the famous Jack Rabbit Slim’s.

From Washington Times

“He scattered like a jack rabbit,” Wallace Pleasant told WXYZ-TV.

From Seattle Times

The shooting happened in the 6900 block of Jack Rabbit Way shortly after 6 p.m., according to L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

She beamed and clapped with delight as 6-foot-5 performers dropped into splits and seductively writhed on the floor of Jack Rabbit, a local club decked out, of course, in Buffalo Bills paraphernalia, for a drag-show fundraiser in her honor.

From Washington Post