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Definition
Scalpers; people who buy tickets or goods in bulk to resell them for a profit.
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How it's used
Originally referring to people who resold train tickets at inflated prices, the term now applies to anyone who corners the market on high demand items like concert tickets or limited edition sneakers. It carries a strong negative connotation of unfairness and greed. The act of engaging in this practice is commonly referred to as 炒黃牛.
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The scalpers are at it again, the tickets were sold out as soon as they went on sale.
Did you buy the tickets from scalpers?
Related words
Common phrases
to scalp tickets or goods
to crack down on scalpers
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of yellow cattle. It is strictly a term for illicit resellers and should not be used to describe cattle farmers or livestock.
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