ticket scalper
tick·et scalp
T t Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tik-it skalp]
- /ˈtɪk ɪt skælp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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 61% 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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