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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

scalper

/skælpər/ noun · British & US
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What does scalper mean?

noun

A person who buys tickets to a popular event, such as a concert or a sports game, with the intention of reselling them at a higher price. A person who rapidly buys and sells securities, commodities, or other financial instruments in order to profit from price fluctuations.

Example

"The scalper was selling tickets to the sold-out concert for triple the face value."

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