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ticket scalper

tick·et scalp
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tik-it skalp]
    • /ˈtɪk ɪt skælp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tik-it skalp]
    • /ˈtɪk ɪt skælp/

Definition of ticket scalper words

  • noun ticket scalper an unauthorized ticket speculator who buys tickets to a performance or sports event and resells them at inflated prices. 1
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Origin of ticket scalper

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Ticket scalper

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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ticket scalper popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ticket scalper usage trend in Literature

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