scalper

1 of 3

noun (1)

scalp·​er

ˈskalpə(r), 

-kau̇p-

plural -s

: one that scalps: such as

a

: a slaughterhouse worker who skins animals' heads

b

: any of various machines or devices used in scalping grain

c(1)

: a speculator who seeks to make small profits on quick transactions

(2)

: a speculator who obtains and resells something (as theater tickets) at prices usually greatly above the stated rates

d

: rosser

scalper

2 of 3

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: scorper

scalper

3 of 3

noun (3)

"

variants or less commonly scalping boot

plural -s

: a light leather or rubber toe boot worn by a horse on the hind foot to prevent scalping

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

scalp entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

Latin, chisel, knife

Noun (3)

scalper from scalp entry 3 + -er; scalping from gerund of scalp entry 3

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