scalp
scalp Lexical Profile
scalp Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The skin and subcutaneous tissue covering the top and back of the human skull, typically bearing hair.
"The dermatologist recommended a mild, medicated shampoo to soothe her dry and itchy scalp."
A notable victory, conquest, or defeated opponent, viewed figuratively as a trophy.
"The underdog tennis player claimed another major scalp by defeating the defending champion in straight sets."
• verb
North American To resell (tickets or high-demand goods) at a large or quick profit, typically outside official channels.
"Organizers implemented strict digital verification to prevent speculators from trying to scalp concert tickets online."
To remove the skin and hair from the top of the head of (a person), historically as a battle trophy.
"Historical accounts from the frontier era describe how combatants on both sides would sometimes scalp fallen enemies."
To buy and sell (securities, commodities, or currencies) rapidly in order to make small, quick profits on minor price fluctuations.
"Day traders often attempt to scalp the foreign exchange market during periods of high liquidity."
To cut or mow (turf or grass) so closely that the roots or bare soil are exposed.
"If you set the mower blades too low in the summer heat, you will scalp the lawn and damage the grass."
• Rhymes for scalp
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English scalpe, likely borrowed from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse skálpr ('sheath' or 'carapace'), ultimately from a Germanic root meaning 'to cut' or 'shell'.