Jackrabbited: meaning, definitions and examples
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jackrabbited
[ ˈdʒækˌræbɪtɪd ]
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.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "jackrabbited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corrida rápida
🇮🇳 तेज़ दौड़ना
🇩🇪 schnell weggelaufen
🇮🇩 melompat dengan cepat
🇺🇦 помчав
🇵🇱 zbiegać szybko
🇯🇵 素早く走った
🇫🇷 couru rapidement
🇪🇸 corrió rápidamente
🇹🇷 hızla koştu
🇰🇷 빠르게 달렸다
🇸🇦 ركض بسرعة
🇨🇿 utekl rychle
🇸🇰 utekal rýchlo
🇨🇳 快速跑
🇸🇮 tekel hitro
🇮🇸 hlaupaði hratt
🇰🇿 жылдам жүгірді
🇬🇪 სწრაფად გაიქცა
🇦🇿 tez qaçdı
🇲🇽 corrió rápidamente
Etymology
The term 'jackrabbit' originates from the combination of 'jack', which is a diminutive or colloquial form of 'John', and 'rabbit'. The word 'jackrabbit' was first used in the late 19th century to describe large North American hares, known for their long legs and ability to leap. As the phrase progressed into 'jackrabbited', it began to take on a more general meaning pertaining to quick movements. This linguistic evolution likely reflects the playful characteristics associated with the jackrabbit's energetic and swift nature. The term has since found a place in colloquial language, signifying anyone's sudden dash or speedy movement, drawing on the imagery of the quick and agile creature known as the jackrabbit.