Definition

The act of buying and selling something, especially stocks or tickets, to make a profit, often by taking advantage of price changes.

Example

He made a lot of money through scalping concert tickets.

Conversation

Did you hear about that scalping scheme in the stock market?

Yeah, it sounds really shady and unfair to regular investors.

Exactly! It's frustrating how some people manipulate the market like that.

I know, right? It really makes me question the integrity of trading.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove the scalp or top layer of something, often used in a context of trading where one buys and sells quickly to make a profit.

Example

He is scalping tickets to the concert for a higher price.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new trend of scalping tickets for concerts?

Yeah, it's crazy how people are making so much money from it.

I wonder if it's legal to scalp tickets in every state.

Root Explanation

Scalping originates from the Old French word 'escalpe' (meaning to strip off the scalp) and is related to the Old English 'scalpa' (meaning scalp). The term refers to the act of removing the scalp from a head, often used in historical contexts of warfare or as a form of trophy taking.

Memory Tip

Imagine the act of 'stripping off' ('escalpe') the top layer of something — that's why scalping refers to removing the scalp.

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