scalper

[US]/ˈskælpə/
[UK]/ˈskælpər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.one who buys and sells tickets or goods at a profit; one who engages in speculative trading; a type of carving tool; a person who resells tickets at inflated prices; a rounded chisel used in carving
Word Forms
Pluralscalpers

Phrases & Collocations

ticket scalper

scalper bot

market scalper

scalper strategy

scalper fees

scalper ticket

scalper price

scalper market

scalper sales

scalper profit

Example Sentences

the scalper bought tickets in bulk to resell them at a higher price.

many concert-goers are frustrated with scalpers who take advantage of them.

the scalper's tactics are often illegal and unethical.

fans are encouraged to report scalpers to the authorities.

scalpers often use automated bots to secure tickets quickly.

buying from a scalper can lead to overpaying for tickets.

some people believe scalpers are ruining the ticketing experience.

scalpers often target popular events like sports games and concerts.

it's difficult to compete with scalpers when trying to buy tickets.

many websites are implementing measures to combat scalpers.

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