1. (n.) One who, or that which, scalps.

2. (n.) Same as Scalping.

3. (n.) A broker who, dealing on his own account, tries to get a small and quick profit from slight fluctuations of the market.

4. (n.) A person who buys and sells the unused parts of railroad tickets.

5. (n.) A person who buys tickets for entertainment or sports events and sells them at a profit, often at a much higher price. Also, ticket scalper.

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