racketing

rack·et

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rak-it]
- /ˈræk ɪt/
- /ˈræk.ɪt.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rak-it]
- /ˈræk ɪt/

Definitions of racketing word

noun racketing Slang. an occupation, livelihood, or business. an easy or profitable source of livelihood. 2
noun racketing a loud noise or clamor, especially of a disturbing or confusing kind; din; uproar: The traffic made a terrible racket in the street below. 1
noun racketing social excitement, gaiety, or dissipation. 1
noun racketing an organized illegal activity, such as bootlegging or the extortion of money from legitimate business people by threat or violence. 1
noun racketing a dishonest scheme, trick, business, activity, etc.: the latest weight-reducing racket. 1
noun racketing Usually, the rackets. organized illegal activities: Some say that the revenue from legalized gambling supports the rackets. 1

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Origin of racketing

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; 1890-95 for def 6; metathetic variant of dial. rattick; see rattle1

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Parts of speech for Racketing

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racketing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

racketing usage trend in Literature

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