Noun
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a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
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the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality
sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
"modern music is just noise to me"
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an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit
- fraudulent scheme - illegitimate enterprise -
a loud and disturbing noise
Verb
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hit (a ball) with a racket
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make loud and annoying noises
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celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking
engage in uproarious festivities
"The members of the wedding party made merry all night"
"Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!"
- make whoopie - make merry - make happy - whoop it up