Racket Definition & Meaning
racket
- noun
- a loud and disturbing noise
- an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit
- the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience; "modern music is just noise to me"
- a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
- verb
- celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities; "The members of the wedding party made merry all night"; "Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!"
- make loud and annoying noises
- hit (a ball) with a racket
"Racket" in song lyrics
See how racket is used in real songs:
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"The Range Rover sweet, 'cause it got a lotta racket"
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"And if you think the partys in the basement then you a silly racket"
The CMC's f/ Chille Chill, Mr. Solo — Ain't No Party -
"revealin, so applealin, I gots to make racket"
The CMC's f/ Chille Chill, Mr. Solo — Ain't No Party
Words that rhyme with racket
Usage tips for "racket"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "racket" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for racket to find words that pair well.