One Word, Three Meanings Riddle

What single word fits all three of these definitions?

  • A loud unpleasant noise

  • A piece of tennis equipment

  • A fraudulent or dishonest activity

👉 Racket


Explanation:

The word racket has multiple meanings:

  • A racket can be a loud, disruptive noise.

  • It’s also the equipment used in tennis and other racket sports.

  • And in slang, a “racket” can refer to a scam or shady scheme, like a blackmail racket or protection racket.

This riddle plays on polysemy — one word with multiple distinct meanings.

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