Meaning & Definition of word "Racket"
Racket
/ˈrækɪt/
noun:
- 1. A paddle used in sports such as tennis, badminton, or squash to hit a ball or shuttlecock.
- Example: She practiced her serve with her new tennis racket at the court.
- 2. A loud and disturbing noise.
- Example: The kids were making such a racket that I couldn't concentrate on my work.
- 3. An illicit or fraudulent scheme, especially for making money.
- Example: The authorities are investigating a ticket scalping racket in the area.
- 4. A group or system involved in some form of organized, often illegal, activity.
- Example: He was caught up in a gambling racket that was operating in the city.
verb:
- 1. To make a loud, unpleasant noise.
- Example: The children were racking up the racket outside while I tried to sleep.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'racquet', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
make a racket:
To create a lot of noise.
racket about:
To engage in noisy or disruptive behavior.
racket noise:
Loud disturbances generally considered annoying.
Related Words
brouhaha:
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response.
clamor:
A loud and confused noise.
din:
A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
Slang Meanings of racket
Meaning: A scheme or fraud.
● Example Sentence: He's running a racket to sell fake tickets.
Meaning: A lot of noise.
● Example Sentence: What a racket they've made at the party!