Rake in Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Impressively Large Used to describe earning money easily or in great amounts, often impressing others. The new app was raking in millions within months. Pro Tip 2/3Success Hint Implies that the person or business is very successful. His investments have been raking in substantial returns. Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical Work No physical raking involved; it's a metaphorical way to illustrate income. The concert was a hit, raking in thousands through ticket sales.