Meaning of the word racket in English

What does racket mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

racket

US /ˈræk.ɪt/

UK /ˈræk.ɪt/

a loud unpleasant noise

Example:

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The kids were making a terrible racket in the backyard.

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I couldn't hear myself think over all that racket.

Synonym:

noise din clatter commotion uproar

a bat with a long handle and a round or oval frame with an open network of strings, used in tennis, badminton, and squash

Example:

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He served the ball with his new tennis racket.

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She bought a lightweight badminton racket for the tournament.

Synonym:

bat paddle

a dishonest or illegal scheme for obtaining money

Example:

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The police uncovered a large protection racket.

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He was involved in a drug racket.

Synonym:

scam fraud scheme extortion illegal enterprise

to make a loud, unpleasant noise

Example:

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The old engine started to racket loudly.

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Don't racket around in the house; people are sleeping.

Synonym:

clatter bang thump crash resound

Related Word:

racketeering racketeer Tennis racket