Pronunciation: /ˈrækɪts/
noun a dishonest scheme, trick, or activity, especially one intended to make money
A1 I play badminton with my friends using rackets.
A2 She bought a new tennis racket for her upcoming tournament.
B1 The police busted a group of criminals involved in illegal gambling rackets.
B2 The company was accused of running a fraudulent investment racket.
C1 The mafia boss controlled various criminal rackets in the city.
C2 The government launched a crackdown on organized crime rackets across the country.
verb to make a loud and disturbing noise
A1 He rackets the tennis ball back and forth with his friend.
A2 She rackets the shuttlecock over the net during badminton practice.
B1 The children rackets the ball against the wall in the playground.
B2 The professional tennis player rackets the ball with incredible speed and accuracy.
C1 The skilled squash player rackets the ball with precision and power.
C2 The experienced table tennis player rackets the ball with finesse and control.
formal The police were able to dismantle the illegal gambling rackets operating in the city.
informal I heard that there are some shady rackets going on in that neighborhood.
slang The mob boss was running some serious rackets in the city.
figurative The company's unethical business practices were seen as a racket by many.
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