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.”

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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."

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

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

scalpings plural

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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.