Meaning & Definition of Racket in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A loud, unpleasant noise.

  Example Sentence: The children were making a racket playing outside.

• Definition: An organized illegal activity or scheme.

  Example Sentence: The authorities broke up a drug racket operating in the city.

• Definition: A type of sports equipment used to hit a ball in games like tennis.

  Example Sentence: She grabbed her racket and headed to the court.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'racquet', of uncertain origin.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: ruido

• French: bruit

• German: Lärm

• Russian: шум

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!