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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

scalping

/ˈskɔːl.pɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does scalping mean?

noun, verb

The act of removing the scalp from a person, especially as a form of punishment or execution. To remove the top layer of something, such as a financial market or a crowd, quickly and often unfairly.

Example

"The Native American tribe scalped their enemies as a sign of victory."

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