°A person or device that produces a great deal of
noise, especially one used in a celebration or sporting event.
°A device comprised of a
handle with a
ratchet at one end, with the ratchet end contained within a
box that serves as an
echo chamber, so that swinging or moving the device causes the ratchet to
rotate within the box, creating a series of loud
clicking sounds.
synonyms:
ratchet