scalp
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To resell, especially tickets, usually for an inflated price, often illegally.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Tickets were being scalped for $300.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scalp” mean?
To resell, especially tickets, usually for an inflated price, often illegally.
Is “scalp” formal or informal?
scalp is generally slang.