Definition of Scalper

1. Noun. Someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost. "He got theater tickets through a scalper"

Generic synonyms: Plunger, Speculator
Specialized synonyms: Ticket Tout, Tout
Derivative terms: Scalp

Definition of Scalper

1. n. One who, or that which, scalps.

Definition of Scalper

1. one that scalps [n -S] - See also: scalps

Medical Definition of Scalper

1. 1. One who, or that which, scalps. 2. Same as Scalping iron, under Scalping. 3. A broker who, dealing on his own account, tries to get a small and quick profit from slight fluctuations of the market. 4. A person who buys and sells the unused parts of railroad tickets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scalper

scalls
scally
scallywag
scallywags
scalogram
scalograms
scaloppine
scaloppines
scalp
scalp
scalped
scalpel
scalpel
scalpels
scalper (current term)
scalper (current term)
scalpers
scalping
scalping
scalpings
scalpins
scalpriform
scalpriform incisors
scalprum
scalprum
scalprums
scalps
scalp contusion
scalp haematoma
scalp hair

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