Scalp (Verb)
Meaning 1
Sell illegally, as on the black market.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- They were caught and charged with attempting to scalp tickets to the high-demand concert outside the venue.
- He avoided buying from the stranger who was trying to scalp the new smartphone on the street corner.
- The athlete accused the ticket vendor of trying to scalp her seats, which led to a formal complaint.
- Ticket scalpers who scalp seats for profit often target popular events and shows.
- Police issued warnings about the dangers of buying from people who scalp merchandise, especially outside large concerts and events.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Remove the scalp of; "The enemies were scalped".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..