raket
ráket with stress marks
illegal business scheme
Also means
In its literal sense, raket means a sports racket used in badminton, tennis, or squash.
Usage Note
Raket broadly covers any side hustle, shady deal, or money-making scheme — not necessarily illegal. It is widely used among millennials and Gen Z to mean a freelance gig or extra income source, reflecting the hustle culture common in Filipino urban life.
Examples
" May bagong raket ako. "
Natural Translation
I have a new side hustle.
Literal Translation
Have new side-hustle I.
" May raket siya sa gabi — nagde-deliver ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
He/She has a side hustle at night — delivering food.
Literal Translation
Has side-hustle he/she at-the night — delivering-of food.
" Bukod sa kanyang trabaho sa opisina, may raket din siyang pagtuturo tuwing katapusan ng linggo. "
Natural Translation
Aside from his office job, he also has a side hustle tutoring every weekend.
Literal Translation
Aside from his work in office, has side-hustle also he tutoring every end of week.
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