Scalp

/skælp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The skin that covers the top of the head.

He felt the sunburn on his scalp after spending all day outdoors.

The upper part of the head, especially when referred to in relation to hair or hair loss.

She had a part in her hair that highlighted her scalp.

verb

To remove the scalp from a person or animal, often referenced in historical or cultural contexts.

The legend spoke of warriors who would scalp their enemies as trophies.

To sell a ticket or a product at a greatly inflated price, especially in the context of scalping tickets.

He was caught trying to scalp concert tickets outside the venue.

Middle English scalp, from Old Norse skelpr.

hot scalp

A term used to describe a head that is overly warm or irritated.

scalp the market

To make quick profits by buying and selling assets.

scalp massage

A therapeutic technique to relieve tension and promote blood flow to the scalp.

hair

Thread-like strands that grow from the skin on the scalp.

dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin, which can affect the scalp.

trichology

The study of hair and scalp health.

To scalp tickets.

He's known to scalp front-row concert tickets for a hefty price.

To make quick money.

He always tries to scalp the latest tech gadgets.