Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scalper

Noun

/ˈskælpər/

Definition

A person who buys tickets for an event with the intent of selling them at a higher price.

Examples

The scalper sold the concert tickets for double the original price.
Many fans were frustrated because they had to deal with scalpers when trying to buy tickets.

Meaning

Scalpers typically purchase tickets to concerts, sports events, or other live performances and then resell these tickets, often at a significant markup.