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the rackets 

A somewhat antiquated term for the general financial services industry, used primarily by older people in the “biz” as it is also called, but most specifically this term refers to the career of being a floor trader in the NYSE back in the 80s when trading was done without computers, and instead done by live calls and shouting. The “racket” would be essentially the commotion and chaos of that long-gone environment.
“It’s tough to make it in the rackets, but I didn’t do too bad for myself.”
the rackets by jazzagefan June 12, 2023
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All rackets, no balls 

When you need multiple items, components, or skills to complete a task, but your missing one of them.
Harry had the proper dance costume but his dance moves sucked. He was all rackets, no balls.

all rackets, no balls 

When you need two multiple objects, or skills to complete a task but are missing one of them.
Harry had a proper dance costume but his dance moves were lacking. It was all rackets, no balls.

racketeering 

Operating an illegal business or scheme (a racket) in order to make a profit, perpetrated by a structured group.
He has a long criminal past, drug trafficking, arson, racketeering.
racketeering by sito88 May 17, 2014

rocketshipping 

Rocketshipping is where fans of Pokemon (or Team Rocket) believe that Jessie(Musashi)and James(Kojiro)have a hidden fondness for each other. But there have been many hints to this.
Come on people! You know they hug every five seconds! There have been no end of signs that point to this conclusion of Rocketshipping. Do you see Ash and Misty hugging, even in the worst possible situation? Nope. And the famous episodes like "Holy Matrimony" and "Good quil hunting" is just too obvious.
rocketshipping by Alexandra*~ April 20, 2006

rocketshit 

the point where you fart and shit simultaniously; known to sometimes send the performer off the toilet
One time I had a rocketshit, and it sent me off the crapper.
rocketshit by DaUsualSuspact July 30, 2009

Meat Racket

When you have powerful over sized hands of doom. A person with meat rackets can usually palm things in his/her hands, such as basket balls, bowling balls, and small cars.
Brad doesn't need any special equipment to play tennis. He just uses his meat rackets.

I got a high five from one of Brad's meat rackets. I should get the cast off in a few months.
Meat Racket by Dogtor November 30, 2011