scalped

scalp

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skalp]
- /skælp/
- /skælp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skalp]
- /skælp/

Definitions of scalped word

noun scalped the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures. 1
noun scalped a part of this integument with the accompanying hair, severed from the head of an enemy as a sign of victory, as by some North American Indians and others during the colonial and frontier periods in the U.S. 1
noun scalped any token of victory. 1
noun scalped the integument on the top of the head of an animal. 1
noun scalped Informal. a small profit made in quick buying and selling. 1
verb with object scalped to cut or tear the scalp from. 1

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Origin of scalped

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English (north) (noun), perhaps < Old Norse skālpr sheath (hence, metaphorically a covering)

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Parts of speech for Scalped

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scalped

scalped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for scalped

verb scalped

flayed — to strip off the skin or outer covering of.

noun scalped

noodled — Simple past tense and past participle of noodle.

All 2 Synonyms of scalped