jackrabbit starts
Sudden rapid accelerations
Jackrabbit starts are rapid, explosive accelerations from a standstill—named for the sudden bounding of a jackrabbit when startled.
The term appears most often in driving contexts, where jackrabbit starts waste fuel and wear out brakes: Avoid jackrabbit starts if you want better gas mileage.
The phrase can describe any abrupt launch into action.
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- pedal to the metalMaximum automotive acceleration
- lurchingMoving unsteadily, abruptly
- suddennessQuality of happening instantly
- quicknessState of being fast
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