Scalper

/ˈskælpər/
noun

A person who resells tickets for events like concerts or sports games at a much higher price.

Jane couldn't get the concert tickets at their original price since the scalpers bought them all.
Visual representation of "scalper" - A person who resells tickets for events like concerts or sports games at a much higher price

Often appears as...

  • concert scalper
  • ticket scalper

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A tool with a sharp edge used for scraping or cutting.

The artist uses a scalper to cut the edges of his sculpture.
Visual representation of "scalper" - A tool with a sharp edge used for scraping or cutting

Often appears as...

  • scalper knife
  • scalper tool
noun

A person who trades stocks or commodities and holds onto them for a very short time to make quick profits.

As a scalper, John continually buys and sells stocks throughout the day to make a profit.
Visual representation of "scalper" - A person who trades stocks or commodities and holds onto them for a very short time to make quick profits

Often appears as...

  • stock scalper
  • currency scalper

Usage tips

Neutral

Technical

noun

A person who resells tickets for events like concerts or sports games at a much higher price.

Jane couldn't get the concert tickets at their original price since the scalpers bought them all.
Visual representation of "scalper" - A person who resells tickets for events like concerts or sports games at a much higher price

Often appears as...

  • concert scalper
  • ticket scalper

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A tool with a sharp edge used for scraping or cutting.

The artist uses a scalper to cut the edges of his sculpture.
Visual representation of "scalper" - A tool with a sharp edge used for scraping or cutting

Often appears as...

  • scalper knife
  • scalper tool
noun

A person who trades stocks or commodities and holds onto them for a very short time to make quick profits.

As a scalper, John continually buys and sells stocks throughout the day to make a profit.
Visual representation of "scalper" - A person who trades stocks or commodities and holds onto them for a very short time to make quick profits

Often appears as...

  • stock scalper
  • currency scalper

Usage tips

Neutral

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "scalper"
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Negative Connotation

The term 'scalper' often implies disapproval, as scalping is seen as unfair to fans.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Many fans were angry at scalpers for hoarding and overpricing the concert tickets.
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Legal Issues

Scalping can be illegal or regulated in some places; check local laws before buying from a scalper.

Illustration for Legal Issues
He was hesitant to buy from a scalper outside the venue due to the legal grey area.
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Event Context

Scalpers are commonly found near venues before an event starts, selling at inflated prices.

Illustration for Event Context
Right before the game, scalpers were offering last-minute tickets at triple the face value.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

The term 'scalper' often implies disapproval, as scalping is seen as unfair to fans.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Many fans were angry at scalpers for hoarding and overpricing the concert tickets.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Legal Issues

Scalping can be illegal or regulated in some places; check local laws before buying from a scalper.

Illustration for Legal Issues
He was hesitant to buy from a scalper outside the venue due to the legal grey area.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Event Context

Scalpers are commonly found near venues before an event starts, selling at inflated prices.

Illustration for Event Context
Right before the game, scalpers were offering last-minute tickets at triple the face value.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

The term 'scalper' often implies disapproval, as scalping is seen as unfair to fans.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Many fans were angry at scalpers for hoarding and overpricing the concert tickets.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Legal Issues

Scalping can be illegal or regulated in some places; check local laws before buying from a scalper.

Illustration for Legal Issues
He was hesitant to buy from a scalper outside the venue due to the legal grey area.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Event Context

Scalpers are commonly found near venues before an event starts, selling at inflated prices.

Illustration for Event Context
Right before the game, scalpers were offering last-minute tickets at triple the face value.
Visual representation of the word "Scalper"

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Video examples

Don’t Get Suckered by a...

first off make sure that buying scalped tickets is legal in your city or state otherwise you risk getting a costly fine instead of a front row seat next only negotiate in a safe public well-lit area I spot a scalper with tickets to sell

Video examples

Don’t Get Suckered by a...

first off make sure that buying scalped tickets is legal in your city or state otherwise you risk getting a costly fine instead of a front row seat next only negotiate in a safe public well-lit area I spot a scalper with tickets to sell

Example 1 of 1

Quote examples

Prince

American Singer

A bootlegger is a bootlegger, a scalper is a scalper.
Portrait of Prince

Quote examples

Prince

American Singer

A bootlegger is a bootlegger, a scalper is a scalper.
Portrait of Prince
Example 1 of 1
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