Jackrabbited: meaning, definitions and examples

animal behavior

To jackrabbit is to move quickly or make a sudden rapid movement, mimicking the way jackrabbits hop. This term is often used to describe someone or something that moves at a fast pace or makes an abrupt dash. It's typically associated with fleeing from a danger or escaping a situation rapidly. The action suggests a sense of urgency and can be used both literally and metaphorically.

dash, flee, hasten, sprint

Examples of usage

• The athlete jackrabbited to the finish line.

• When he saw the police, he jackrabitted out of the alley.

• The deer jackrabbited away from the approaching predator.