racket

[ˈrækɪt]

racket Definition

• 1. a type of bat with a round or oval frame strung with catgut, nylon, etc., used especially in tennis, badminton, and squash
• 2. a loud unpleasant noise; a din
• 3. an illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money

Using racket: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "racket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He hit the ball with his racket.

• Example

  The children were making a terrible racket.

• Example

  The company was involved in a fraudulent racket.

racket Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for racket

• noise
• din
• clamor
• scam
• fraud

Idioms Using racket

• racket science

  a field of study or activity that is overly complicated or difficult to understand

  Example

  I tried to read that article on quantum physics, but it was all racket science to me.

• racket up against

  to be opposed to someone or something

  Example

  The senator is expected to face tough opposition from those who have racketed up against him.

• racket up the wrong tree

  to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action

  Example

  If you think I'm going to lend you money, you're barking up the wrong tree.

Phrases with racket

• racket up

  to accumulate or increase something, especially expenses or debts

  Example

  She has been racking up a lot of debt on her credit card.

• racket about

  to make a lot of noise or fuss about something

  Example

  There's been a lot of racket about the new policy.

• racketeer

  a person who engages in illegal or dishonest schemes for obtaining money

  Example

  The police arrested several racketeers involved in the drug trade.

Origins of racket

from French 'raquette', meaning 'palm of the hand'

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Summary: racket in Brief

The term 'racket' [ˈrækɪt] refers to a type of bat used in sports like tennis, badminton, and squash. It also means a loud unpleasant noise, or an illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money. Examples include 'He hit the ball with his racket,' 'The children were making a terrible racket,' and 'The company was involved in a fraudulent racket.' Phrases like 'racket up' and 'racket about' describe accumulating or making noise about something, while idioms like 'racket science' and 'racket up against' denote complicated fields of study and opposition, respectively.