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scalper — [ skalpe ] v. tr. <conjug. : 1> • 1769; angl. to scalp, de scalp « calotte crânienne », du scand. skalp « coquille » ♦ Dépouiller (qqn) du cuir chevelu après incision circulaire de la peau. « L affreuse coutume de scalper l ennemi augmente… … Encyclopédie Universelle
scalper — (n.) person who re sells tickets at unauthorized prices for a profit, 1869, American English; earliest reference is to theater tickets, but often used late 19c. of brokers who sold unused portions of railway tickets. [Railways charged less per… … Etymology dictionary
Scalper — (sk[a^]lp [ e]r), n. 1. One who, or that which, scalps. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) Same as {Scalping iron}, under {Scalping}. [1913 Webster] 3. A broker who, dealing on his own account, tries to get a small and quick profit from slight… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scalper — A trader who trades for small, short term profits during the course of a trading session, rarely carrying a position overnight. Chicago Board of Trade glossary A floor trader who buys and sells quickly to take advantage of small price… … Financial and business terms
scalper — [[t]skæ̱lpə(r)[/t]] scalpers N COUNT A scalper is someone who sells tickets outside a sports ground or theatre, usually for more than their original value. [AM] Another scalper said he d charge a $1000 for a $125 ticket. (in BRIT, use tout) … English dictionary
scalper — UK [ˈskælpə(r)] / US [ˈskælpər] noun [countable] Word forms scalper : singular scalper plural scalpers American a ticket tout … English dictionary
Scalper — Scalpation Robert McGee adulte, scalpé par le chef Sioux Petite Tortue en 1864 lorsqu il était enfant. La scalpation est une pratique guerrière qui consiste à arracher tout ou partie du cuir chevelu d un adversaire, mort ou vivant. Elle est … Wikipédia en Français
Scalper — A person trading in the equities or options and futures market who holds a position for a very short period of time in an attempt to profit from the bid ask spread. A person who buys large quantities of in demand items, such as new electronics or … Investment dictionary
scalper — (skal pé) v. a. En parlant des sauvages de l Amérique du Nord, arracher la peau du crâne à un ennemi. • L affreuse coutume de scalper l ennemi augmente la férocité du combat, CHATEAUBR. Amér. la Guerre.. ÉTYMOLOGIE Voy. scalpe ; angl. to… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
scalper — Synonyms and related words: adventurer, agent, big operator, clerk, floorwalker, gunslinger, lame duck, margin purchaser, operator, plunger, sales agent, sales engineer, sales force, sales manager, sales personnel, salesclerk, salesgirl,… … Moby Thesaurus
