scalping

scalp

S s

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of scalping word

noun scalping the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures. 1
noun scalping 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 scalping any token of victory. 1
noun scalping the integument on the top of the head of an animal. 1
noun scalping Informal. a small profit made in quick buying and selling. 1
verb with object scalping to cut or tear the scalp from. 1

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Origin of scalping

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 Scalping

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scalping 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for scalping

noun scalping

defeat — If you defeat someone, you win a victory over them in a battle, game, or contest.
downthrow — a throwing down or being thrown down; overthrow.
ko — a knockout in boxing.
kos — a unit of land distance of various lengths from 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km).
licking — a stroke of the tongue over something.

All 8 Synonyms of scalping