Racket

Pronunciation: /ˈrækɪt/

Racket (noun)

  1. a loud, unpleasant noise that can be annoying.
  2. a tool with a handle and net used to hit a ball in sports like tennis.
  3. a dishonest or illegal activity, often to make money.

Examples

  • The children made a racket in the playground.
  • I couldn't sleep because of the racket outside.

Common collocations: make a racket, loud racket, tennis racket, badminton racket, hold a racket

Synonyms of Racket

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Racket

  • absence of noise
  • absence of chaos