Racket (en. Raket)
ˈrakɪt
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of equipment used in sports like tennis or badminton.
You need a new racket for your tennis match.
Kailangan mo ng bagong racket para sa iyong laban sa tennis.
Loud and chaotic noise.
The kids are making racket outside the house.
Ang mga bata ay nagdudulot ng racket sa labas ng bahay.
An impostor or illegal operation that generates income.
The smuggler's racket was caught by the authorities.
Ang racket ng mga smuggler ay nahuli ng mga awtoridad.
Etymology
From Old French 'racquet', a diminutive of 'rac' meaning 'to scrape'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
iwasan ang gulo
Avoid the mess or noise.
clear the racket
Related Words
racquetball
A sport that uses a racket and a small ball.
racquetball
badminton
A sport that uses a racket and a shuttlecock.
badminton
Slang Meanings
Troublemaker
You're being a troublemaker again; we always have problems because of your racket.
Pabibo ka na naman, lagi na lang tayong may problema dahil sa racket mo.
Secret
Do you have a racket that you need to hide from me?
May racket ka bang dapat itago sa akin?
Smoke and drink
Let's rack up later, don't bother with the hassle.
Mag-racket tayo mamaya, yaw ng hassle.
Side hustle
She’s got a side hustle selling food online.
Nag-racket siya sa pagbebenta ng pagkain online.