English · Slang Attested

scalp

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To resell, especially tickets, usually for an inflated price, often illegally.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bán lại, đặc biệt là vé, thường với giá cao

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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