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Rackety

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(informal) Making a racket; noisy..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (informal) Making a racket; noisy.
  2. (informal) Involving, or characteristic of, a criminal racket.

Example Sentences

The book’s initial germ was a rackety shootout not far from Mr. Chandra’s family’s co-op.
The fact that the major European countries consider Cyprus to be a rackety semi-gangster society made it madness ever to allow the island to join the Eurozone, rather than an excuse, as now, for stealing its citizens' money.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does rackety mean?

Rackety means (informal) Making a racket; noisy..

What is a synonym for rackety?

Common synonyms include uproarious, noisy, rip-roaring.

What is the opposite of rackety?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use rackety in a sentence?

The book’s initial germ was a rackety shootout not far from Mr. Chandra’s family’s co-op.

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