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.”

by jazzagefan June 12, 2023

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.

by Harry1616 April 28, 2024

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.

by Catwalker2024 May 21, 2024

racket

A Newfoundland slang word to describe a loud noise or a loud commotion.

I called the cops on the neighbors for the racket last night.

by Goofy Newfie August 15, 2018

snatch racket

The loud genital-related sex noises coming from lesbian neighbors

I couldn't sleep last night due to the snatch racket coming from my lesbian neighbors

by IRamble0n March 04, 2016

Leaves Bringing Racket

This is a code word that I just made up. It means when someone is being annoying, you mutter it to someone else that understands. Also can be shortened to LBR.

Brother: OmG iM jUsTiN bIeBeR UwU
Sister to friend: Leaves bringing racket
Brother: what?

by BananaBear~1 November 04, 2022

Tennis Racket

Gyal with mad bunda

“Kevin look at that tennis racket”

by kteiner July 01, 2022