2scalp verb
scalps; scalped; scalp·ing [+ obj] 1 : to remove the hair and skin from the head of (an enemy) as a sign of victory
▪ Some members of the tribe were scalped by the attacking warriors. 2 US : to buy tickets for an event and resell them at a much higher price
▪ People were scalping [=(Brit) touting] tickets outside the stadium.
▪ Some members of the tribe were scalped by the attacking warriors.
▪ People were scalping [=(Brit) touting] tickets outside the stadium.
— scalp·er noun, plural scalp·ers [count] US
▪ ticket scalpers [=(Brit) ticket touts]
▪ ticket scalpers [=(Brit) ticket touts]
