noun

scalping

Scalping (noun) means the practice of reselling tickets or goods at a marked-up price, often illegally. Example: “Scalping made it nearly impossible to get tickets at face value.”

noun

The practice of reselling tickets or goods at a marked-up price, often illegally.

"Scalping made it nearly impossible to get tickets at face value."

How to use scalping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishReselling something, especially tickets, at an inflated price.

Common pairings

ticket scalping anti-scalping laws

Word forms

scalpings plural

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_____ made it nearly impossible to get tickets at face value.

Etymology

From the verb "scalp" (in its ticket-reselling sense) plus "-ing."

Frequently asked questions

What does “scalping” mean?

The word “scalping” means the practice of reselling tickets or goods at a marked-up price, often illegally. In plain terms, reselling something, especially tickets, at an inflated price.

How do you use “scalping” in a sentence?

Here is “scalping” used in a sentence: “Scalping made it nearly impossible to get tickets at face value.”

What part of speech is “scalping”?

“Scalping” is a noun.

What is the meaning of scalping?

"scalping" (noun) means the practice of reselling tickets or goods at a marked-up price, often illegally.