We have put together a list of words that are similar to JACKRABBIT.
3 Any of several large, long-eared, long-legged hares of the genus Lepus.
4 To move or begin to move rapidly or suddenly: "A rear tire blew out and the car jackrabbited out of control” ( Sonny Kleinfield).
5 Moving or beginning to move in a sudden, rapid manner: won the race with a jackrabbit start.