scalper
/ˈskælpər/
noun
- A person who buys tickets for an event (such as a concert or sports game) and then resells them at a much higher price.
- The scalper was selling concert tickets for three times their original price outside the stadium.
- The police arrested several scalpers who were illegally reselling tickets near the arena.
- Many fans complain that scalpers make it impossible to buy affordable tickets online.
- A person who buys and sells stocks or other assets quickly to make small profits on price changes.
- The scalper made a small profit on each trade but earned a lot by doing many trades.
- Day traders often act as scalpers, taking advantage of tiny price movements.
- A scalper might buy and sell the same stock dozens of times in a single day.
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